Paramedic

Overall Purpose Of The Job

The Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care to patients.  She/ he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community centered care.  She/he serves as an advocate for the patient and their family and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs. The Paramedic will utilize their expertise of evidenced based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner.  

We are currently staffing for Full-time Night Shift Paramedics for one of our industrial clients in Reno, Nevada. The schedule is Monday - Sunday 6:00 pm  to 6:00 am (3 weeks on/3 weeks off). All candidates must be able to reliably commute to work site for scheduled shifts. 

Key Responsibilities

Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
•    Assessment and documentation of the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, prescribed medications.
•    Establish observable and documentable patient goals using care plans within protocols. 
•    Report all changes in patient’s conditions to the medical provider.
•    Proactively and independently administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection and EKG’s, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages or administering intravenous medications.
•    Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed.
•    Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions.
•    Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
•    Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received.
•    Cross-train to work within in the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.
•    On-call rotation schedule participation as needed
•    Other duties as assigned.

Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge 
•    Minimum of three (3) years of paramedic experience 
•    Experience in a clinic setting (urgent care, emergency room, etc.
•    Occupational / industrial experience
•    CPR Instructor

Education Required: 

• Current and unrestricted license from Nevada
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 

Physical Demands:
•    Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
•    Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
•    May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.
 

Other Special Qualifications:
•    Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.