Experienced Paramedic

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced paramedic to join our team at Elder's Choice Inc. As a paramedic, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with our team to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective care to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and document patient information, including medical history and current health status.
• Complete and/or review medical information as defined by policy on existing customers.
• Make accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status and respond appropriately.
• Initiate a plan of care based on the initial assessment, including physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
• Document patient care accurately and timely, including patient's complaint/reason for visit, intervention and treatments provided, patient response to care provided, and any abnormalities encountered.
• Provide patient/significant other appropriate information regarding treatments and suggested add-ons to treatment in a timely manner.
• Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards set forth by the Medical Director and Affinity Well Spa.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Administer medications via injection and intravenous routes, adhering to best practice standards and policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patient's response to therapies and medications.
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policy and procedure.
• Be proficient in obtaining vascular access and performing and charting objectively within a timely manner.
• Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate ability to handle urgent/unexpected/emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Communicate to other staff members, managers, and nurse as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patient and staff according to policy and procedure.
• Ensure that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner, accessible for use, and restocked when supply is low.
• Participate in economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Remain conscientious regarding personal hygiene.

Requirements:

• Current certification or licensure as EMT-Paramedic.
• Current CPR/BLS/ACLS certification.

Work Environment:

This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching as well as lifting various amounts. Employee will be scheduled based on operational need, including flexing/staying late to meet the client's needs on weekdays, weekends, and potentially holidays. On-call may be needed to accommodate the client needs.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, most out-of-the-area and overnight travel is not expected. Employee will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for his/her own transportation to scheduled shifts. Travel to events may be provided depending on distance and circumstance. Personalized services can be provided to clients in their home or place of business, travel to and from these locations are required.