Paramedic - Arrow Hoopeston 24 Hour Shift

Company: CARLE
Location: Ridge Farm
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

The Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests. Has assigned daily and weekly duties, such as cleaning of ambulances and medi-vans, to complete during work hours. Provides directions and leadership to EMT on calls that require Advanced Life Support.

• Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
• Checks and monitors ambulance readiness
• Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.
• Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all time.
• Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance calls
• Transports patients in wheel chair van when needed.
  • Manages care of patients during transport to the hospital.
  • Assess blood glucose and provides treatment if necessary.
  • Monitors heart rhythms, interprets 12 lead ECG and provides ACLS management when necessary. Performs CPR.
  • Administers medications through multiple routes. (IV, IO, IM, SQ, IN)
  • Intubates adult and pediatric patients. Managers airway during transport
  • Assists in childbirth out of the hospital. Manages care of mother and baby.

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