Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, EMT-Paramedics, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Office Administration, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Operations Processes, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Technical Support, Time Management
$15,000 sign on bonus!
Full time nights (2000-0800)
As a core employee with Lutheran Health Network, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package. Included in our benefits package includes some of the following: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more! Apply to learn more!
Job Summary
The Paramedic - Ambulance is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and technical support for individuals of all age groups, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. The Paramedic is skilled in emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care.
Essential Functions
- Performs patient care tasks in a safe, effective, and competent manner, adhering to established standards of care and hospital policies.
- Coordinates patient care with registered nurses (RNs) and interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Recognizes changes in patient status, promptly communicates observations to the RN, and assists in implementing appropriate interventions.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation to ensure a clear record of the care provided.
- Maintains professional communication with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families, ensuring clarity and empathy in all interactions.
- Safely administers medications in compliance with the five rights of medication administration, utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) scanning to ensure accuracy.
- Facilitates efficient patient throughput within the department, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Provides rapid and effective response during emergencies, utilizing advanced life support techniques and medical interventions as required.
- Operates and maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and functionality for patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Technical School graduate of an accredited program in Paramedic Science with current state of employment license/certification required
- 0-1 years of EMT-P experience required
- 1-2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in emergency medical procedures and advanced life support techniques.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and delivering exceptional care.
- Competence in operating medical equipment and using EMR systems for documentation.
Licenses and Certifications
- EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification required or
- PARAMEDIC - Paramedic - Licensed with State Registry/Board required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
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Community Health Systems Inc
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.