Position Summary

 

Provides advance life support care in a hospital based ambulance setting to include routine transports up to emergent transports.  Position requires frequent lifting and moving of patients, operating with limited direct supervision, and operating ambulances and other vehicles as needed.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education           

Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Care.

 

Experience        

Successful completion of new hire orientation within probationary period. Must successfully complete annual Ambulance Hospital required competency assessment. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a paramedic for a transporting ambulance service, with at least 6 months of experience occurring in the last year.

 

License/Registration/Certifications       

SC DHEC-Paramedic certification SC DHEC- Critical Care endorsement National Registry Paramedic CPR-Healthcare Provider Driver License with no more than 2 at fault or moving violations in a three-year period. ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support  

 

 

 

Preferred Requirements

 

 

Preferred Education      

N/A

 

Preferred Experience   

N/A

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

N/A

 

 

Core Job Responsibilities

 

Clinical Duties:

 

Provide patient care per protocols, transfer orders, and state regulations. Safely operate ambulance in all weather conditions. Properly move lift and move patients, stretchers, and equipment, without injury to the associate or patient. Complete electronic and paper documentation accurately and completely for each transport. Is in charge of patient care given on the ambulance and provides supervision to non-paramedic crew members Provides age specific and culturally appropriate patient care through knowledge of growth and development. Maintains all required certification and attends required in-service training to maintain base knowledge and skills. Work in all weather conditions which may include extremes in temperature and precipitation. Maintain knowledge and skill to operate all equipment on ambulance correctly. Knows department policies, procedures, equipment, trains staff, and new employees to achieve peak performance.

 

Education / staff Development

Assesses educational needs of staff and works with the Supervisor/Manager to provide in-services and appropriate learning opportunities that are consistent with hospital and corporate initiatives and evidence based practice.  Serves as a clinical resource for staff, developing and assisting in orientation, annual competency and in-service training. Investigates and analyzes patient or staff processes, and provides guidance and problem solving opportunities to insure optimal patient care. Mentors/develops less-experienced staff. Attends In-Service training per department policy and assists as needed. Completes all required department training. Assists the Supervisor/Manager with staff meetings, delegated committee participation, projects, record keeping, audits, and hospital initiatives Assists the Manager with unit meetings, delegated committee participation, projects, record keeping, audits, and hospital initiatives

Policy and Procedure

Assists with development, yearly review and implementation of department specific policies, ensuring that policies meet the current standards of care and evidence based practice. Communicates regularly with the Supervisor/Manager to gather data, provide consultation, and ensure consistency in the implementation of policies and procedures.