What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMS Paramedic : PRN position at Avel eCare?
General Hours of Work: 12-hour rotating shifts (with weekend/holiday involvement)
Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Hours/FTE: PRN
Department/Unit: eEmergency
Reports To: eEmergency Services – EMS Operations Manager
Summary:
The Avel eCare Emergency Services Line requires paramedics to demonstrate a competent and professional level of care in their role. As primary clinicians for EMS encounters, the EMT-P is responsible for providing emergency care according to the South Dakota Department of Health ALS scope and standards. This role involves taking responsibility for patient care and making informed decisions regarding treatment. EMT-Ps will assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate patient care while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and ethics in all aspects of their duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as primary clinician for EMS encounters, managing crisis situations in hospital emergencies.
- Collect and evaluate patient health data to ensure appropriate care and determine needs.
- Set personalized patient goals and develop care plans with necessary interventions.
- Implement and adjust care plans based on patient progress and outcomes.
- Regularly evaluate care quality, personal performance, and adherence to standards.
- Stay current on medical knowledge and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Uphold the NREMT Code of Conduct and ensure ethical, evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams for comprehensive care.
- Deliver safe, cost-effective care while utilizing technology and resources effectively.
- Provide leadership within the EMS field and support peer development.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited or approved paramedic program is required.
- 3-5 years of EMS experience is required.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
- Licensed as an NREMT-Paramedic is required.
- Licensed in the state of South Dakota through SDBMOE is required.
- Paramedic licensure required in other states where eEmergency services are provided, within 120 days of hire.
- Additional certifications in specialty areas are preferred.
- Membership in a professional EMS organization is preferred.
- State-specific certification/education must be completed within required timelines.
About Avel eCare
Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with over 650 healthcare systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care, and School Health, impacting nearly two million patients annually.
For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.
Mission
"Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care." At Avel eCare, we collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine to ensure high-quality care is available when and where it’s needed most.
Vision
"Healthcare without boundaries." Avel eCare is a catalyst for change in healthcare, fostering a future defined by service, quality, collaboration, and innovation.
