Community Paramedic - Springfield Regional Medical Center
40 hour Full Time Days
Mon- Fri 8am-4:30pm + a 30 minute lunch
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Community Paramedic is an extremely demanding role. The individual must be capable of assuming a variety of tasks and be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care. The Community Paramedic is responsible for primary care and education in the home environment. This includes assessing, stabilizing, and arranging transport of the acutely ill patient to a hospital. Patient care rendered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders, and interaction with Physicians and the Community Paramedic Medical Control Physician.
Essential Job Functions
Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.
Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.
Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.
Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.
Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals
Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Certified as an EMT-P in State of practice preferred. Nationally registered required.
Current certification in ACLS, BLS, and PALS/PEP required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
PHTLS/ITLS preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a Community Paramedic class to include clinical.
Work Experience
One year’s experience as a Critical Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (CCEMTP) preferred.
Three years’ experience as EMT-P for an EMS service required.
Must be at least 23 years old and meet insurance guidelines.
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges or corrected to be so. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and medical preparations is possible.
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Hazards
Use of Latex products
Skills
Moderate word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills required.
Basic Email and internet skills required.
Ability to learn specific job-related software applications.
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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