What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Mid-Shift (11am-11pm) - Sign-on Bonus Available position at First Class Healthcare LLC?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Performs basic, advanced life support patient care and patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment.
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Coordinates emergency care procedures with authorized nursing and medical staff to ensure patient health and safety.
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Develops and utilizes triage skills to provide optimal efficiency as needed.
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Ensures security of medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.
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Reports any adverse patient events or reactions immediately to a supervisor.
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Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the health systems and documents, by adhering to all FCH and facility policies, as well as federal, state and local regulations.
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Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.
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Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
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Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures effectively and calmly.
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, staff, leadership, the public and external partners.
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Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.
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Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.