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Texas Regional Physicians · 5 months ago

Paramedic/ Scrub Tech

Texas Regional Clinic

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Texas Regional Physicians is seeking a Paramedic/Scrub Tech to provide advanced and basic emergency medical care and transportation. The role involves maintaining high quality patient care, responding to emergency requests, and ensuring proper equipment and vehicle maintenance.

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Responsibilities

Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures

Respond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients, and report on patient medical condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone

Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKG monitor, telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required

Maintain patient confidentiality

Prepare and submit EMS pre-hospital forms according to LifeNet standards, patient records, and other forms as required

All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.)

Follows LifeNet guidelines for customer service

Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting

Read maps and route ambulance unit

Transport patients to medical facilities

Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures

Assure that emergency vehicle is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shift

Complete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Maintenance Department and/or Supervisor

Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations

Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications

Maintain verbal contact with the Communications Center via two-way radio regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location, etc

Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocols

Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc

Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures

Perform other related duties as required

Qualification

Paramedic certificationACLS certificationBCLS certificationEmergency medical carePatient confidentialityCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving