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Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

HOURS: 7:00am - 7:30pm and includes some weekends

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Community Paramedic is an extremely demanding role. The individual must be capable of assuming a variety of tasks and be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care. The Community Paramedic is responsible for primary care and education in the home environment. This includes assessing, stabilizing, and arranging transport of the acutely ill patient to a hospital.  Patient care rendered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders, and interaction with Physicians and the Community Paramedic Medical Control Physician.

Essential Job Functions

+ Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.

+ Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.

+ Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

+ Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.

+ Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.

+ Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals

+ Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified as an EMT-P in State of practice preferred. Nationally registered required.

Current certification in ACLS, BLS, and PALS/PEP required.

Valid Driver’s License required.

PHTLS/ITLS preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a Community Paramedic class to include clinical.

Work Experience

One year’s experience as a Critical Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (CCEMTP) preferred.

Three years’ experience as EMT-P for an EMS service required.

Must be at least 23 years old and meet insurance guidelines.

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. The ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds is required. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges or corrected to be so. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and medical preparations is possible.

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Skills

+ Moderate word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills required.

+ Basic Email and internet skills required.

+ Ability to learn specific job-related software applications.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]