Paramedic - West EMS - Full Time - Days - Waynesboro
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Schedule:Full TimeDay shift36 hours per weekWaynesboro
locationGeneral SummaryResponds to EMS calls and performs a variety
of functions related to the care and treatment of patients
suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in
accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols.
according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.Essential
Functions:Responds to EMS calls, observes safety policies, and
operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.Prepares,
hangs, monitors, and discontinues I.V. fluids.Provides health care
instruction/education to patient and family members.Prepares
patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient
assessment.Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life
Support ProviderCommon Expectations:Prepares and maintains written
documentation as required by the profession and the
department.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides
appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care
to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to
patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable
safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and
methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual
and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying
opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems
that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety
education programs and root cause analyses as required.Maintains
established policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assessment, safety, environmental and infection control
standards.Participates in educational programs and in-service
meetings.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters
teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement
and innovation.Required for All Jobs:Performs other related duties
as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a
compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for
professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and
meet the values and standards of the organization and the
performance expectations of the job, the department, and the
compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a
privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the
business and operational information of the organization. Expected
to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to
safeguard patient and business/operational information.The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:Standing -
FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting -
OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling
- Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching -
OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive
Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination -
OccasionallyWorking Environment:Occupational Hazards -
OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - ExposureQualificationsMinimum
Education:High School Diploma or GED RequiredWork Experience:1 year
In busy 911 system. RequiredLicenses:Certified Emergency Medical
Technician Upon Hire Required orCertified Pre-Hospital Registered
Nurse Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required
andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required andPed Adv Life
Support Upon Hire Required andCertified EMS Vehicle Operator Upon
Hire RequiredDriver's License Statement:Must possess a valid
driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record
must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk
Management.Courses and Training:Medical Command Authorization Upon
Hire Required andEmergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) Upon
Hire Required andNational Incident Management System (NIMS) 100,
200, 700, 800 - Hazardous Materials Awareness Upon Hire
Required
Keywords: WellSpan Health Services, Frederick , Paramedic - West EMS - Full Time - Days - Waynesboro, Healthcare , Waynesboro, Maryland
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