What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic FT Days position at Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis?
St. Francis Hospital Memphis
Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.
Paramedic FT Days Position Summary
The Licensed Paramedic acts as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.
Responsibilities
The Paramedic holds shift accountability for providing care to patients in accordance with recognized techniques, standards of practices and hospital policy and procedures.
Education
Required: Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training course.
Experience
Required: Paramedic experience
Preferred: experience in an emergency room
Certification
Required: Current licensed as EMT-P. BLS. ACLS. PALS within 6 months of hire
Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic and Advanced Trauma Life Support