What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Stillwater Medical?
JOB SUMMARY:
Highly skilled, experienced Paramedic who acts as role model in patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum age of 18 years.
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Completion of Paramedic course and current licensure.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to function in stressful situations.
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Possesses basic computer skills.
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Possess 2 years current paramedic experience.
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Current basic life support (BLS) certification and advanced life support/advanced cardiac life support (ALS/ACLS) and pediatric life support (PALS) certification (ED only) within 60 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking and standing.
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Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write.
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Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
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Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
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Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
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Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: finger stick blood sugars, vital signs, feed patients, and handle instruments).