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Paramedic

University of Vermont Health

Elizabethtown, NYFull-time$23.57–35.35/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$23.57–35.35/hr
Location
Elizabethtown, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current AEMT CardCurrent Paramedic

Job overview

University of Vermont Health is hiring a Paramedic. The Paramedic provides patient care during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls, operating within the scope of practice for Advanced, Critical Care, or Paramedic EMT levels. This role requires competency in EMT-B skills, Advanced Life Support using AEMT-Intermediate skills, and the ability to administer appropriate medications. Candidates must be current Paramedics with prior EMS experience.

Key focus areas include Provide Advanced Life Support using AEMT‑Intermediate skills and equipment, Administer appropriate medications during transport, and Interview patients, family members, and bystanders to gather information.

Successful candidates bring Current AEMT Card, On-Line Status, and High School Or Equivalent Education. Important skills include Communicate Via Telephone And Radio Equipment, Interpret Oral, Written And Diagnostic Form Instructions, Good Judgment, Remain Calm In High Stress Situations, Calculate Weight And Volume Ratios, and Read English Language.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communicate via Telephone and Radio EquipmentInterpret Oral, Written and Diagnostic Form InstructionsGood JudgmentRemain Calm in High Stress SituationsCalculate Weight and Volume RatiosRead English LanguageRead ManualsRead Road MapsAccurately Discern Street Signs and AddressesInterview PatientsInterview Patient Family MembersInterview BystandersDocument in WritingConverse in EnglishGood Manual DexterityPerform All Tasks Related to Highest Quality Patient CareWork With Other Providers to Make Appropriate Patient Care DecisionsEMT-B SkillsEMT-B Equipment UsageAdvanced Life SupportAEMT-Intermediate SkillsAEMT-Intermediate EquipmentAdminister Appropriate Medications

Qualifications

Current AEMT CardOn-Line StatusHigh School or Equivalent EducationLift, Carry and Balance Up to 125 PoundsUnaffected by Loud Noises and Flashing LightsFunction Efficiently Without Interruption Throughout an Entire Work ShiftBend, Stoop and Crawl on Uneven TerrainWithstand Varied Environmental ConditionsWork in Low Light SituationsWork in Confined SpacesCurrent ParamedicPrior EMS Experience

Full job description

Paramedic

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0080238

Category:

Emergency Technician

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Location:

66 Park St, Elizabethtown, NY 12932

Department:

ECH - Transport

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day/Eve-12hr

Hours:

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hours per Week:

40

Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled

Pay Rate:

$23.57 - $35.35 per hour

The Paramedic provides care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls with the scope of practice for each level of (A) EMT- (Advanced, Critical Care, or Paramedic). Qualifications / Job Requirements:

  • Have an current AEMT card and have on-line status

  • Knowledge and Skills required show need for high school or equivalent education

  • Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment

  • Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)

  • Ability to interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions

  • Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations

  • Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights

  • Ability to function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift

  • Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios

  • Ability to read English language, manuals and road maps

  • Ability to accurately discern street signs and addresses

  • Ability to interview patients, patient family members and bystanders

  • Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such

  • Ability to converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient

  • Possesses good manual dexterity with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality patient care

  • Ability to bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain

  • Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture

  • Ability to work in low light situations and confined spaces

  • Ability to work with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions

Must demonstrate competency in all EMT-B skills and equipment usage. Must be able to provide Advanced Life Support using the AEMT-Intermediate skills and equipment. Must be able to administer appropriate medications.

Sign on Bonus of $6,000 for Full-Time positions. Candidates must be a current Paramedic with prior EMS experience. Subject to tax withholdings and additional terms and conditions apply.

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