Paramedic

Company: Francisan Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

WHAT WE NEED

Responsive medical professionals

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

There are few jobs that require the level of focus and efficiency required of a good paramedic. Without knowing what to expect, the paramedic must be able to assess injuries, administer emergency care, and transport patients to the Emergency Department or Prompt Care for additional care.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to accurately assess a situation and provide appropriate care? Can you communicate needs efficiently to others for continuation of care? We have a special place that needs your skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

* Assist with cleaning, stocking, and maintaining supplies and equipment.


* Assist with the management of the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program.


* Communicate and act as a liaison between the patient, family physician, and other agencies as required.


* Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support pre-hospital assessment and care.


* Perform tasks in the pre-hospital setting under the control of the Medical Director.


* Provide orderly transfer of patient care to receiving facility staff.


* Responsible for assigned ambulance, equipment, and supplies during a shift, as well as security of all equipment and supplies, including but not limited to scheduled and non-scheduled medications.



WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

* Prior experience working as a paramedic, as well as previous driving experience.


* Adapt to high volume and high stress areas.


* Adapt to multiple clinical settings.


* Understanding of all aspects of Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency care.


* Basic knowledge of computer software, hardware, and communication devices to perform tasks.


* Basic math skills, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.


* Biohazard waste procedure knowledge.


* Customer service skills.


* Data entry.


* Develop own ways of working effectively and efficiently.


* Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.


* Emergency Response and Preparedness.


* Handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.


* Knowledge of laws, regulations, or policies impacting the Healthcare industry.


* Understanding of principles of quality patient care.


* Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.


* Strategic thinking.



EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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