Paramedic

Paramedic

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In Wheatland, Wyoming, you'll enjoy a quality lifestyle in a close-knit community that is located just 70 miles north of Wyoming's capital city of Cheyenne and an easy drive to the city of Denver. You'll experience a wealth of recreational opportunities in southern Wyoming, including many lakes and the nearby Laramie Peak and Medicine Bow National Forest areas.

As a Paramedic at Platte County Memorial Hospital, you will help respond to emergent and non-emergent calls, ensure the ambulance is stocked, and help with inter-facility transfers. If you enjoy being a part of a great team with progressive EMS protocols, this role is for you - apply today! This is a PRN position working as needed.

Wyoming Paramedic License & BLS card are required for this position.

Platte County Memorial Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including an Outpatient Clinic which brings in more than 20 of the region's top physicians in nine different medical specialties to help care for southeast Wyoming residents. A $16 million renovation created a new inpatient wing, surgical suite, and diagnostic imaging departments while making enhancements to the emergency department and laboratory.

POSITION SUMMARY This position provides pre-hospital evaluation, treatment and transportation of sick and/or injured victims of all age groups. Operates in emergent, non-emergent and/or transfer situations at an Advance Life Support level, if necessary, until arrival at a definite care facility.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides pre-hospital and interfacility medical care for pediatric through geriatric populations, which includes assessing patient condition, rendering of appropriate care, utilizing appropriate invasive treatments, administering medications and interpreting EKGs.
2. Operates an assigned vehicle in emergent and non-emergent situations and in varying weather conditions, providing safe, reliable and timely transport to a designated point of service.
3. Performs general care and maintenance of vehicles. Performs daily vehicle inspections, completes and accurately inventories narcotics, and inspects medical equipment, supplies and medications assigned to the department.
4. Maintains complete and accurate patient care reports (PCRs), prepares and maintains logs and/or other applicable records during assigned shift.
5. Oversees daily shift operations and associates assigned to shift.
6. Demonstrates age specific competency for applicable patient populations.
7. Serves as a lead to EMTs. Interacts with all levels of clinical care team, patients, families, EMS agencies, physicians, vendors and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS required upon hire. ITLS or PHTLS certifications required upon hire in Nevada.

Depending on state of practice, Paramedic Certification and/or Licensure and maintenance thereafter. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS or PHTLS certifications upon hire.

Valid Driver's License on date of hire and maintenance thereafter.

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Skilled in reading, writing and comprehending English. Skilled in comprehending and following written and verbal instructions. Skilled in remaining calm in emergency situations. Skilled in operating a variety of modern office equipment. Skilled in operating a variety of ambulatory tools and equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

NREMTP, NRP, EPC and/or EMS Instructor certifications preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.