Title: Paramedic- Local
Location: John Day, OR
Length: 13 Weeks
Start: As soon as possible
Weekly Gross: $1,272
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Varied
Position Requirements
-High school diploma or G.E.D.
-Current Oregon Paramedic license
-Current and valid driver's license
-NREMT Paramedic certification, ICS 200, DPSST Instructor I or equivalent.
-HAZMAT awareness certification, EVOC certification, ICS 100.
-At least one (1) year of emergency medical experience at the Paramedic level OR any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the required duties.
-American Heart BLS Certification
Job Description
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
Position Summary
The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. The Paramedic provides high quality medical care and works as a member of the emergency medical team, providing pre-hospital care and transportation of sick or injured person(s) to a medical facility. The Paramedic operates emergency medical vehicles in a safe manner, and performs duties assigned by the Director of EMS that further departmental missions such as, but limited to, readiness and improvement in performance and safety.
-Respond to emergency medical call and/or inter-facility transfers for sick or injured person(s), following organization and department life support protocols
-Perform patient care per scope of practice and approved protocols, procedures, and policies.
-Operate emergency medical vehicles in a safe manner
-Operate specialized medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
-Monitor and operate communications equipment to maintain contact with the 911 dispatcher, or other emergency responders.
-Communicate with professional medical personnel both in the prehospital and hospital settings to obtain instructions regarding further treatment/transport of sick or injured person(s).
-Extrication of victims from hazardous situations
-Obtain vital statistics and circumstances of injury and/or emergency
-Complete logs and patient reports (paper and/or electronic) in an accurate and timely manner
-Perform inventory of equipment, supply, and training aids
-Perform operator maintenance on emergency vehicles and department equipment
-Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.
-Lead continuing education classes and/or training to fellow EMS personnel
-Lead CPR and First Aid classes to BMHD staff, community members, and other organization members as needed.
-Assist in the BMHD ED as requested and needed by the ED staff, and as scheduling and 911 emergency calls allow.
-Perform and/or complete any tasks assigned by the Director of EMS
Other Responsibilities
-Completes required orientation as directed by facility
-Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
-Follows facility and Hamilton Unusual Occurrence Protocol
-Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
-Upholds HIPAA regulations
-Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Hamilton Staffing Solutions is a Nurse Owned, Women Owned and Family operated business established in 2015.
Our benefits include 401k matching up to 4%, day one health, vision and dental insurance, and a travel allowance to get you to and from the assignments.
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: $ 31.00 Per Hour
