06 oct
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Johnson Regional Medical Center
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Galicia
06 oct
Johnson Regional Medical Center
Galicia
Description Job Title: Paramedic, PRN Supervised by: EMS Director Job Summary: Responsible for the assessment and management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or offline medical control. Transports sick/injured persons to medical facilities. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: * Able to triage, assess, extricate (if applicable) and treat injured and sick persons. * Responsibilities include Life support, airway management, oxygen therapy, venous access, shock prevention, splinting, and spinal immobilization. * Ability to establish patient airway with oral and naso-pharyngeal airways, endotracheal intubation. * Able to ventilate a patient with mask/ambu bag when necessary. * Able to suction oral secretions. * Immobilizes extremities on trauma patients; applies direct pressure to control hemorrhaging. * Able to administer fluids and medications in the field. * Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. * Able to assess pain and provide pain management.
* Interprets basic cardiac monitoring. * Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in the scope of practice. * Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. * Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. * Adheres to ambulance policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines. * Documentation meets current standards and policies. * Transports patients and supplies safely. * Maintains ambulance supplies and equipment. * Operates equipment safely and correctly. * Communicates clearly and concisely to co-workers, physicians, nurses. * Demonstrates the ability to be versátil, organized and function under stressful situations. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows resp
📌 PARAMEDIC, PRN (Galicia)
🏢 Johnson Regional Medical Center
📍 Galicia