What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at YesCare?
Experience & Requirements
- One (1) year experience as a Paramedic
- Must be certified to work in the state of employment and have CPR certification.
- Current licensure as a paramedic in the state.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Responsibilities
- For this New York United States-based position, the expected base pay is $28-$32/hr
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Paramedic with YesCare:
- Performs assessments of inmate-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, healthcare unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary.
- Utilizes assessment skills that require a knowledge base of both normal and abnormal adult health status.
- Communicates assessment data in a comprehensive, orderly fashion verbally and in writing.
- Implements emergency medical care by responding to unexpected health needs and acute illnesses that need immediate attention prior to arrival of outside emergency staff and transportation to offsite facility.
- Documents medical care in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Evaluates and documents inmate-patient responses to aspects of healthcare and communicates information to members of the healthcare team.
- Requests for vacation time or special time off will be submitted in advance prior to the posting of the time schedule.
- Arranges workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for desired day off if the schedule has already been posted.
- After agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor is to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement.
- All approved schedule modifications will be at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and RN Supervisor.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
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About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
Salary : $28 - $32
