Paramedic Opportunity in Wheatland, Wyoming In Wheatland, Wyoming you'll enjoy a quality lifestyle in a close-knit community that is located just 70 miles north of Wyoming's capital city of Cheyenne and an easy drive to the city of Denver. You'll experience a wealth of recreational opportunities in southern Wyoming, including many lakes and the nearby Laramie Peak and Medicine Bow National Forest areas. As a Paramedic working for our Banner Platte County EMS you can expect to join our tight-knit Ambulance team that works tirelessly to support our community. Being a Level II trauma center, our Paramedics and EMTs are often the first ones to respond to an emergency. The ideal candidate will be resilient and go with the flow. We are currently looking for Full-time team members to join our team. This is a PRN position working as needed. There will be 1- 24-hour shift per month which usually takes place on a Saturday being the highest need! Saturday 8:00am- Sunday at 8:00am. Wyoming Paramedic License & BLS card are required for this position. Platte County Memorial Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including an Outpatient Clinic which brings in more than 20 of the region's top physicians in nine different medical specialties to help care for southeast Wyoming residents. A $16 million renovation created a new inpatient wing, surgical suite, and diagnostic imaging departments while making enhancements to the emergency department and laboratory.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides pre-hospital evaluation, treatment and transportation of sick and/or injured victims of all age groups. Operates in emergent, non-emergent and/or transfer situations at an Advance Life Support level, if necessary, until arrival at a definite care facility. CORE FUNCTIONSProvides pre-hospital and interfacility medical care for pediatric through geriatric populations, which includes assessing patient condition, rendering of appropriate care, utilizing appropriate invasive treatments, administering medications and interpreting EKGs. Operates an assigned vehicle in emergent and non-emergent situations and in varying weather conditions, providing safe, reliable and timely transport to a designated point of service. Performs general care and maintenance of vehicles. Performs daily vehicle inspections, completes and accurately inventories narcotics, and inspects medical equipment, supplies and medications assigned to the department. Maintains complete and accurate patient care reports (PCRs), prepares and maintains logs and/or other applicable records during assigned shift. Oversees daily shift operations and associates assigned to shift. Demonstrates age specific competency for applicable patient populations. Serves as a lead to EMTs. Interacts with all levels of clinical care team, patients, families, EMS agencies, physicians, vendors and the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS required upon hire. ITLS or PHTLS certifications required upon hire in Nevada. Depending on state of practice, Paramedic Certification and/or Licensure and maintenance thereafter. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS or PHTLS certifications upon hire. Valid Driver's License on date of hire and maintenance thereafter. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Skilled in reading, writing and comprehending English. Skilled in comprehending and following written and verbal instructions. Skilled in remaining calm in emergency situations. Skilled in operating a variety of modern office equipment. Skilled in operating a variety of ambulatory tools and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
NREMTP, NRP, EPC and/or EMS Instructor certifications preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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