What are the responsibilities and job description for the (PRN) Paramedic position at Pike County Memorial Hospital?
This is a PRN(As needed) position.
Position: Provide quality care to the sick and injured patients presenting to the Emergency Room and any patient with Ambulance calls within Pike County or surrounding areas requesting mutual aid. This position will coordinate with other employees within the department and ER and with other departments within the Hospital to ensure quality care is a priority. This position will also have to coordinate with other medical personnel and others outside this facility when responding to and handling EMS calls. At PCMH EMS, we run all Pike County 911 calls and transfers for PCMH. The paramedic must remain focused on duty and committed to Quality patient care. Paramedics must take leadership and/or team member roles in diverse response and training situations. EMTs must safely maintain a calm, professional demeanor in hostile, hazardous environments, with patient care as our Top priority.
EDUCATION/WORK REQUIREMENT:
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Previous emergency medical technician experience preferred
Graduation from an accredited paramedic program
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
Valid MO State Driver's License and acceptance as a driver by our insurance company.
Valid State of Missouri Paramedic License
Current CPR certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric advanced life support PALS
Full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Pike County Memorial Hospital employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.