Paramedic

The Paramedic supports Health First’s Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality and Delight by performing patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. The Paramedic delivers appropriate direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Completes twelve (12) lead Electrocardiograms (EKGs); initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing.
• Initiates oxygen therapy and administers oral and parental medications as directed by Registered Nurse (RN).
• Inserts peripheral Intravenous (IV) and IOs; hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site; removes IV lines as directed by RN.
• Transports unmonitored patients to inpatient units as needed; transports stable (no blood infusi...