Job Description Summary:

This position provides navigation of medical care and services to the citizens for assigned area(s). Responds to medical emergencies and provides appropriate life support per scope of practice to individuals of injury and/or illness and transports to appropriate medical facility.

Qualifications:

Current Montana Paramedic licensure required. National Registry Paramedic certification preferred.Current Drivers’ License required.Must possess a good driving record clear of the following for the past thirty-six (36) months from time of hire:Conviction of a felony involving a motor vehicle.Conviction of sale, handling, or use of illicit drugs.Conviction of an alcohol or drug-related offense while driving.Driver’s license suspended or revoked.Conviction of three (3) or more speeding or other moving violations.Must maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements:American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalentPrehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

Provides Paramedic care through basic life support in the pre-hospital 911 setting and inter-facility environment.Accurately and efficiently completes documentation, patient care reports, and other required forms and/or related tasks.Exhibits competencies with all required EMS computer programs.  Assists with data collection and generation of reports.Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.Exhibits knowledge, understanding, and accurate operation to include, but may not be limited to; ambulances, communication devices, patient care equipment, extraction equipment, etc.Provides direction and assistance to appropriate stakeholders and/or public safety personnel as needed.  Provides ALS assessment to patients determined to be in need of ALS level of care and transport.Assists the incident commander at scene responses and provides direction in the areas of patient care expertise.Monitors equipment for proper function, reports malfunctioning equipment, restocks supplies, and maintains clean vehicles and vehicle areas, per department protocol and as applicable to assigned areas.Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to specific job duties, patient care, and safety.As applicable to assigned area(s), performs Emergency Room Technician tasks and provides support.  These tasks include, but may not be limited to:Assists with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of the dressings, and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds, and prepping. Explains standard self-care procedures as directed, and orients patients to Logan Health Medical Center policies and practices.Gives medications ordered by an emergency room provider within the state scope of medications for position.Assists with various diagnostic examinations and minor procedures.Performs closed heart massage (CPR) and 12-lead EKG on patients as directed.Obtains vital signs per protocol, .Coordinates instrument cleaning and processing per department process.Transports patients to appropriate rooms or areas.Prepares gurney/beds, stocking of patient items, stocking oxygen tank supplies, suction set-ups, EKG electrodes, etc.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

Criminal background check

Reference checks

Drug Screening

Health and Immunizations Screening

Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.