Paramedic at Novada Health

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls via ambulance or other emergency vehicles.
• Assess and stabilize the conditions of patients suffering from illness or injury, including taking vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and collecting medical history.
• Administer a variety of advanced life support procedures, such as CPR, oxygen therapy, medication (including injections and intravenous fluids), and wound care.
• Operate specialized medical equipment like defibrillators, ventilators, and monitoring devices.
• Safely transport patients to the hospital while continuing to provide essential care and monitoring their condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, emergency medical dispatchers, and hospital staff.
• Maintain and restock emergency medical equipment and supplies within the ambulance.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields with 2 - 5 years work experience.
• Must hold a current Paramedic license.
• Have strong clinical skills and knowledge of emergency medical procedures, pharmacology, and human anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess situations, make quick decisions, and effectively care for patients in stressful environments.
• Compassion and empathy to provide emotional support to patients and families during emergencies.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform physically demanding tasks and work long hours.