Paramedic at Reddington Hospital

Job Title: Paramedic at Reddington Hospital

Job Details

• Administer life support, first-aid treatment and other forms of prehospital emergency care to people who are injured or sick.
• Operate equipment such as bag valve mask resuscitators, external defibrillators and electrocardiograms for advanced life support applications.
• Assess patients’ injury severity and type and quickly begin appropriate medical procedures.
• Drive mobile intensive care unit to predetermined location under the instructions of the emergency medical dispatcher.
• Assess, record and discuss patient injuries and condition with the physician, including any treatments provided and reactions to treatments or drugs.
• Clean and decontaminate ambulance after transporting or treating any patient with infectious disease. Report infectious disease with relevant authorities.
• Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers, fire department personnel, police and other emergency medical team members as needed to ensure that all applicable personnel are prepared to receive the patient and ensure proper treatment

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience post qualification/certification and must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have First Aid/BLS/ACLS certification
• Experience using medical equipment and devices.
• Able to work irregular hours, including weekends and national holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability