In-Home Health Paramedic

Company: Global Medical Response
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

More Information about this Job: Job Description Summary : The Mobile Health Paramedic is an elite paramedic who brings years of experience and knowledge to the hospital at home environment. The provider must be able to work efficiently as a sole care provider and maintains a high level of professionalism, critical thinking and decision making when providing care to their patients in collaboration with a remote clinical team of physicians and nurses. - Job Description : ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Interpret correctly and adhere to all clinical standards. Respond to mobile health calls as needed and provide clinical interventions by standing orders or direct order via telehealth consultation. Must have excellent clinical skills. Meet with patients in residences to provide wellness checks and safety inspections. Communicate effectively with members of the care team including Physicians, RNs and Care Coordinators. Effectively triage the acuity of patients utilizing protocols and online consultation with Physicians. Maintain and secure both medical equipment and electronic devices (phones, computers, etc.) to ensure functionality and readiness. Must have a strong technical aptitude. Maintain and submit appropriate documentation of patient encounters. Ability to perform as a Paramedic in an expanded role. Active involvement with hospital staff and Primary Care Physicians. This will include discussions about the patient's presentation, goals, and follow-up needs. Maintain all information relating to QI program as confidential - patient care information and personnel evaluations. QUALIFICATIONSExperience: A current, valid State of Arizona Paramedic certification. Valid State driver's license. Current on all certifications (CPR, ACLS, PALS, etc.) Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with iOS mobile devices and wireless connectivity. Minimum two years (2) full time Paramedic experience. Experience working in a hospital or other outpatient setting is highly desired. Must pass a Community Paramedic National exam within one (1) year of starting this position. Must be willing to integrate into a hospital based clinical care team Employee must have current MMR and Hepatitis B vaccinations. Employee must consent to annual TB testing and receiving an annual Flu Shot prior to November 1st each year.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The ability to perform all aspects of the Paramedic position. Model clinical and general professional leadership to all internal and external stakeholders. Develop and foster a just culture and contribute to a positive work environment. Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast paced environment on multiple projects, and has strong attention to detail. Collaborates well with corporate and operations leadership.WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office environmentPhysical Demands: Limited physical effort is required with some exposure to physical risk. Occasional field deployment to specific unscheduled events of varying magnitude.Mental Requirements: Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled

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