Compassionately responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for medical assistance, and transportation. Delivers high-quality basic and advanced patient care to the level of certification and according to Company policies and protocols in a professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
* Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action; utilizes medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitor, ventilators, IV pumps, hemodynamic monitoring devices, advanced airway adjuncts/procedures, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids and medications; performs CPR and other medical procedures as required to provide advanced medical care in accordance with training and established clinical protocols, safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
* Utilize and interpret common laboratory reports.
* Manage complicated pharmacologic infusions.
* Utilize advanced surgical procedures, e.g., escharotomy, cricothyrotomy.
* Perform treatments and procedures in accordance with a Paramedic CCT level of certification and according to local policies and medical protocols.
* Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
* Communicate with receiving facility for medical direction and to provide critical information.
* Communicate with patient, loved ones and others in various environments to collect necessary data and to explain procedures and processes in a professional, calm, and thoughtful manner.
* Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
(Full Time / 20.00 per hour / Brownwood TX)