EMT - Healthcare - Mountain City, TN, United States - QCHC Inc

Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator the EMT Paramedic provides services to patients within a correctional environment.

The EMT Paramedic delivers care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State EMS Board for the EMT Paramedic.

Pay Rate:
$25.00/hour

Free CEU's
Matching 401k
Now offering PayActiv so you have access to the money you have earned before pay day
Assess and report changes in the patient's condition.
Obtain patient history
Assist with examinations and/or treatments and document correctly.
Implement triage/sick-call procedures designed for the facility
Administer medications in accordance with standards and correctional regulations
Accurately document all patient information, assessments, and interventions
Read and comply with new standards, correctional regulations and /or QCHC directives
Actively participate in the inmate health education program
Complete all assignments within the prescribed time frame
Maintain a clean and orderly environment in the workplace including patient rooms
Maintain patient confidentiality
Demonstrate the ability to perform all required technical skills appropriately and safely
Demonstrate understanding of the health care mission of the unit and the place of his/her assignment in the completion of the mission
Provide assistance to co-workers as needed to ensure that the shared mission of the unit is optimally fulfilled
Assist in the orientation of new staff members as requested
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities
Attend ALL mandatory meetings and 80% of non-mandatory meetings a year
Utilize appropriate/effective verbal and written communication
Comply with QCHC attendance policy as identified in the Employee Handbook
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.


Job Requirements:
Successful completion of EMT Paramedic Program
Current and valid Paramedic license
Current CPR
Current ACLS
Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
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