Paramedic Transport Plainwell

Provides advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team. MISSION, VALUES and

SERVICE GOALS MISSION

We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES:

Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS

Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Responsibilities:

Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient during interfacility and intrafacility as part of the transport team in collaboration with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse. Initiates and implements interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate. Contacts receiving medical personnel, reports observations and follows directives. Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public. May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements: Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared. Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes. Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department. Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance. Complies with established organization and department policies. Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required. Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as

The Beacon Way:

Leverage innovation everywhere. Cultivate human talent. Embrace performance improvement. Build greatness through accountability. Use information to improve and advance. Communicate clearly and continuously.

Licensure / Certification

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Registration:

Required Credential(s): Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Drivers License credentialed from the Michigan Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Paramedic credentialed from the Michigan Emergency Medical Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Preferred Credential(s): Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Location:

Beacon Health System •

BPW Ground Transport Schedule:

PRN, Day, Varies