Paramedic at CommonSpirit Health

Where Youll WorkWelcome to Saint Joseph London a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 team members and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY / PURPOSEThe Paramedic is a CHI Saint Joseph Health professional whose primary focus is to provide emergency medical care for patients accessing the emergency department. The individual will utilize a comprehensive care team approach in collaboration with RNs physicians and ancillary staff.ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. While working under physician medical oversight the Paramedic will assure quality of care byfollowing the scope of practice provided by the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and furtheroutlined by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical addition the individual is to aligntheir role within functions set forth by CHI Saint Joseph Health.2. Administers BLS PALS ACLS and critical care interventions following the orders and supervision of theattending physician.3. Performs triage assessments interventions and patient education as needed.4. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records in a timely manner.5. Promotes patients independence by establishing personal rapport and care goals; teaching patientsfriends and family to understand condition medications and self-care skills; answering questions.6. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional psychological and spiritual support.7. Clearly identifies self as a licensed paramedic while operating.8. Protects patients and employees by adhering to all CHI Saint Joseph Health policies protocolsprocedures and regulations.9. Willing to pursue new levels contributing to professional growth and development.10. Other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsRequired Education and Experience:High school Diploma or equivalent. Graduate from anationally/state approved accrediting paramedic program.Required Licensure and Certifications: Unrestricted Kentucky Paramedic License. Active BLS ACLS PALS American Heart AssociationCertifications. During the Paramedics orientation period theindividual will be required to successfully complete anapproved Critical Care endorsement course tomaintain employment.Required Minimum Knowledge SkillsAbilities and Training: Demonstrated computer management skills. Considerable knowledge of computer applications. Must be able to communicate effectively in bothverbal and written formats. Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanningones own knowledge and experience to identifycauses and consequences of event. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive dataat all times. Adheres to organizational and department specificsafety standards and guidelines. 2 years of experience as a paramedic in a high volumepatient care services approved Critical Careendorsement previous aeromedical or clinical ERexperience. Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1