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Gila Regional Medical Center

EMT - PARAMEDIC (PRN)

Gila Regional Medical Center, Silver City, New Mexico, us, 88062


General Description:

Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the "NM EMS Scope of Practice" utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call.

Essential Functions:

* Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care * Stocks supplies * Washes trucks, cleans bays and station * Completes Run Reports and billing * Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate * Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) "EMS 1 Medic", including, but not limited to: * Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers * Ensure all shifts are covered * Carrying the EMS cell phone * Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor * Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed * Completing shift report * Act as float medic

Education & Training:

* Current Nationally Registered Paramedic * Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic * Current Basic Life Support (AHA) * Current PALS Certification * Current ACLS Certification * Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class "D" or above * EVOC completed within 6 months of hire. * Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles * Must be able to pass a DOT physical * Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period

Note: Job description available upon request

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer