What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health Medic Department position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Mobile Integrated Healthcare is Hiring!
Mobile Integrated Healthcare is the provision of healthcare using patient-centered, mobile resources in the out-of-hospital environment (American College of Emergency Physicians, 2020). At Henry Ford Health System Mobile Integrated Health is an integrated service designed to enhance a patient's experience by providing comprehensive, safe and efficient in-home care as an alternative to an emergency department visit or hospitalization. The Mobile Integrated Health Medic for Population Health Management is an interdependent member of the care team who is responsible for performing comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing and medical treatments under the direction of a physician in a patient's home or current residence.
We are offering:
- Competitive pay with wage based on years of service
- Shift premiums
- 403 (b)
- Insurance- Health, Dental, vision and more…
- Tuition reimbursement
- Autonomous work environment
- Drive in Henry Ford owned brand new SUV’s (All components work. A/C, Heated seats)
- Vehicle washed at carwash not by YOU!!!
- No overnight shifts
- No patient transports
- Cutting edge care not available to the traditional practice of paramedicine i.e. Point of Care Ultrasound
Paramedics - (Full Time & Contingent Openings)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Three to five (3-5) years of clinical experience. Community Paramedic experience desirable.
- Strong clinical skills with knowledge of emergency medicine and chronic disease management.
- Extensive knowledge of pharmacology, anatomy and pathophysiology as well as related clinical pathways and implications in high-risk populations.
- Extensive understanding of community resources and the needs of diverse populations.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills.
- Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Creative and resourceful with ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Adaptable to a changing work environment.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Licensure as a Paramedic with a valid State of Michigan license. American Heart Association -
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification American Heart Association , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in a patient care environment with exposure to communicable diseases.
- Manual dexterity is required to complete the performance of duties.
- Walk, stand, kneel, stoop, and may require some heavy lifting of patients and/or equipment. With an estimated •push and pull 35- 50 lbs. on a wheeled cart approximately 2-3 times in a shift.
- Carry medical equipment into homes with stairs with an approximate weight of 25lbs.
- Paramedics / EMT-Bs who work in home care environments will be required to drive on surface streets/highways •and be subject to variable weather conditions