Full-Time & Part-Time EMT or Paramedic Shifts -Hamilton County

Full-Time & Part-Time EMT or Paramedic Shifts•Hamilton County QCHC Inc•2.8 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Part-time | Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Direct patient care CPR Certification Maintaining an organized workspace Medication administration Patient assessment Triage Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification CPR Employee orientation Mid-level ACLS Certification Diagnostic evaluation Paramedic License Continuous quality improvement (CQI) 1 year Patient charting Clean workspace maintenance Patient treatment Communication skills Health education and counseling

Full Job Description Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator the EMT Paramedic provides services to patients within a correctional environment. The EMT Paramedic delivers care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State EMS Board for the EMT Paramedic. Assess and report changes in patient's condition. Obtain patient history Assist with examinations and/or treatments and document correctly. Implement triage/sick-call procedures designed for the facility Administer medications in accordance with standards and correctional regulations Accurately document all patient information, assessments and interventions Read and comply with new standards, correctional regulations and /or QCHC directives Actively participate in the inmate health education program Complete all assignments within the prescribed time frame Maintain a clean and orderly environment in the workplace including patient rooms Maintain patient confidentiality Demonstrate the ability to perform all required technical skills appropriately and safely Demonstrate understanding of the health care mission of the unit and the place of his/her assignment in the completion of the mission Provide assistance to co-workers as needed to assure that the shared mission of the unit is optimally fulfilled Assist in orientation of new staff members as requested Actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities Attend ALL mandatory meetings and 80% of non-mandatory meetings a year Utilize appropriate/effective verbal and written communication Comply with QCHC attendance policy as identified in the Employee Handbook Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits:

Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC Matching 401K PayActiv for early access to pay Referral Program EAP Program FinFit for Financial Wellness Working Advantage Discount Program Holiday Pay BCBS Health Insurance•Full time Employees or equivalent hours Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance•Full Time Employees PTO•

Full Time Employees Job Requirements:

Successful completion of EMT Paramedic Program Current and valid Paramedic license Current CPR Current ACLS Minimum of one year of clinical experience. #IND1