Paramedic

Why WellpathHere at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”About this roleOur Paramedic is responsible for all aspects of emergency and routine care within the scope of his/her certification and under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.What you bring to the tableEducation:

Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

One (1) year related experience in a medical environment preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must have current CPR Certification, and be certified as a Paramedic in the state within which services are provided.

What you will do

Providing emergency and routine treatment and evaluations as directed by Nursing and Medical Staff.

Adhering to all Facility policies and procedures and Board of Nursing rules and regulation.

Participating in data collection, medication audits, and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration.

Providing other direct patient care activities within the scope of the Paramedic certification.

Reporting any adverse patient events reactions immediately to a supervisor.

Performing intake evaluations on patients as directed.

Ensuring the confidentiality and rights of patients, the confidentiality of the health systems and department documents, and adhering to HIPPA Regulations.

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.

Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.

Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.

Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.

Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job 20-85473Facility Macomb County JailType Full-TimeShift Day 8 hourRecruiter Shannon TracyEmail STracy@Wellpath.us