Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic On-Call Responder Estella Health Cranston, RI Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Per diem $35 - $40 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Family leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Cardiovascular emergency response BLS Certification English ACLS Certification Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Paramedic License Emergency medicine Healthcare Provider Certification First aid and CPR Full Job Description Position Overview & Hours The MIHC Paramedic On-Call Responder is a home-based, on-call position.

Hours:

Monday-Friday (4:30 PM - 8:00 AM); Weekends & Holidays (24-hour shifts, 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM).

Requirements :

Must remain in a ready state during on-call shift in accordance with Estella Health/CMTS Policies. Reside within a 45 minute response radius of Warwrick, RI and keep the company phone on and ready at all times.

Essential Duties:

• Provide safe and effective mobile health-based medical care at the advanced life support level.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
• Complete patient care documentation in a timely and comprehensive fashion and obtain. information to facilitate reimbursement for all patients treated, when appropriate.
• Adhere to and value Estella Health policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical proficiency and knowledge base. Retrieve, stock, and clean medical equipment.
• Clean, organize, and restock vehicles following each shift, as necessary.
• Reports to assigned shifts punctually in a complete, clean uniform.
• Protect the privacy of all protected health information in accordance with Estella Health policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining certification / recertification as a paramedic in the State of Rhode Island; completes appropriate continuing education courses in a timely fashion; remains current in certification of basic life support / CPR at the healthcare provider level

Attributes:

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of the principles of mobile medical care.
• Able to work effectively and interact in a constructive and professional manner with their patients and other employees, medical staff, and other members of the medical community.
• Able to interact professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on Estella Health.
• Understanding of and flexibility with a potentially diverse work schedule, including long shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Recall facts and conditions observed while under physical or emotional distress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or other equivalent.
• Currently certified and in good standing as a paramedic by the State of Rhode Island, Department of Public Health (DPH), Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).
• Current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification (American Heart Association)
• Current Advanced Life Support certification (American Heart Association)
• Current motor vehicle operator's license
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands of the position require physical strength and dexterity along with the ability to function in adverse environments with potential exposure to numerous health and safety risks inherent in mobile healthcare and the healthcare environment.

It is expected that after performance of any or all the physical requirements described below would not hinder the clinician's ability to perform patient care.

• The ability to walk a distance of ¼ mile without difficulty.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend / stoop, crouch / kneel, reach, push / pull, and grasp in a variety of circumstances and positions to facilitate patient movement and provide care. Clinical Role & Goals

Objective:

Provide urgent (non-emergent) care to stable, chronically ill patients (e.g., COPD or CHF exacerbations) to treat them at home and prevent hospitalizations.

Scope:

Administer standard EMS protocol treatments (e.g., IV Lasix) while collaborating via telemedicine with an on-call provider (MD/NP/PA).

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Transport:

This is not a 911 replacement. If a patient requires hospitalization, activate traditional EMS. Responders do not transport patients under any circumstance.

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Family leave Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person