Reid Health
Location
Richmond, IN | United States
Job description
The Community Paramedic provides primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the ill and injured with the goal of reducing morbidity. Supports existing health services; provides integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals; extends access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, mental health, and dental health; and performs other duties as required.
Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.
To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do – it is who we are.
• Performs all primary job responsibilities listed for Paramedic:
• Must possess critical thinking skills
• Possesses awareness of health care delivery systems and level of educational preparation of health care providers
• Examines, screens, treats and coordinates health services for patients
• Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs, drawing blood, administration of medications
• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Conducts patient education, including but not limited to diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition
• Completes a home safety assessment as needed
• Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders
• Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals
• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program
• Communicates patient visits and needs to the Community Paramedicine Medical Director and/or the patients Primary Care Provider
• Attends meetings as requested and available.
Education Required: Paramedic License required
Education Preferred:
Experience Required: Extensive background as a Paramedic with at least 5-8 years experience in a busy 911 system
Experience Preferred:
Licensure: Paramedic licensure in the State of Indiana required; Ohio license preferred.
Certifications: Certification in ACLS, PALS, BLS required
Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. Monday-Friday with flex scheduling. It could be 5 – 8 hour shifts or 4 – 10 hour shifts
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EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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