What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic Float position at CoxHealth?
Summary
Job Summary
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The Paramedic acts as the primary director of care in emergency and non-emergency situations by providing efficient and immediate care for patients. Responsible for examining, evaluating and providing quick diagnoses in order to administer immediate and proper medical care. Responsible for providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, etc. The Paramedic also performs more invasive techniques to stabilize the patient’s condition. The Paramedic is responsible for documenting all aspects of care provided under their direction by EMS services. Operates the ambulance in various road conditions to safely transport patients to medical facilities.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Experience
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Preferred: Previous EMT experience
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Skills
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Must be 19 years of age
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Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations.
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Ability to work outdoors.
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Ability to follow instructions.
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Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P AND For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residenceRequired: BLS due within 90 days of hireRequired: ACLS due within 1 year of hireRequired: PALS due within 1 year of hire
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Additional Information
Job Benefits & Perks!
***Candidates may be eligible for a sign on bonus***
- Relocation Bonus may be available for eligible applicants
- Uniform Allowance up to $350 per year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1200 per year
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Retirement with employer match
- 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
- On-site Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends
- Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness Centers
- Pharmacy delivery to your unit
- On-site Employee Health services
- Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions
- 1906 Employee Store
- Cafeteria discount
If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.com or visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/
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