Job Description & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs basic, advanced life support patient care and patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment. Coordinates emergency care procedures with authorized nursing and medical staff to ensure patient health and safety. Develops and utilizes triage skills to provide optimal efficiency as needed. Ensures security of medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority. Reports any adverse patient events or reactions immediately to a supervisor. Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the health systems and documents, by adhering to all FCH and facility policies, as well as federal, state and local regulations. Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.
Qualifications
Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals. Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment. Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures effectively and calmly. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, staff, leadership, the public and external partners. Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity. Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks. Strong written and oral communication skills. Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program One (1) year related experience in a medical environment An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. Required Certifications and Licenses Must have and maintain current Paramedic licensure within the State of Georgia Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment Preferred Qualification Experience working in a correctional facility
How To Apply:
Contact:
Employer: First Class Healthcare
Location: 1302 Evelyn Avenue, Albany, GA, 31705, United States
Link: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6194863.careers?CareersSearch=&ein_id=102118145&lang=en-US