Paramedic

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Current State of Rhode Island EMT-Paramedic license with a minimum of 1 year field EMS experience.Current Paramedic certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (instructor status preferred). Maintains certifications as mandated by the position.Valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record.Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing or related field preferred.Must be able to read, speak, legibly write and comprehend the English language without restriction.Requires a working knowledge of statistics, verbal and written English communications skills, computer use and research methodology.Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification within one year of employment.Maintains positive communication (written and spoken), effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, referring hospitals and the community at large.Upholds and adheres to LifePACT policies and procedures.Upholds safety standards as set by Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health.Maintains clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base within scope of practice. This will include but not be limited to patient assessment, history and physical; intra-osseous cannulation; medication dosing, administration and maintenance; airway management non-invasive, 12 lead ECG monitoring and interpretation; ventilator management. Skill maintenance may be performed at Rhode Island Hospital and other facilities under the supervision of the Medical Director or designee, by attending courses or lectures, through simulation or observational experience, and in other ways as approved by the Medical Director and the manager.Must be prepared for unrestricted travel in not only ambulances, but also cars, trucks, boats, airplanes and helicopters. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be capable of performing in cramped quarters, any type of weather condition, and other risks including hazardous materials.Must possess and maintain physical condition that allows running, climbing and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients.Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between two people – agility testing will be monitored annually.Free of motion sickness or history thereof.Free of physical ailment that may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.Standing, walking, running, and sitting.Stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.Running, swimming, balancing, bending, and twisting.Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling 100 lbs or more.Handling, grasping and fingering, performing CPR, utilizing patient lifting devices, patient bandaging, and other fine motor skills such as Intra-venous line insertion, use of a scalpel, etc.Far vision for driving, identifying landmarks (including corrected).Near vision for reading/writing (including corrected).Hearing adequate to converse in normal tones, hear equipment sounds and alarms, use radios and other communications devices, and perform other job tasks (including corrected).Visual color discrimination for identifying labels, patient assessment, read placards, etc.Dynamic Strength: climb stairs w/equipment and patients.Explosive strength: run up stairs, lifting, escaping hazards.Static strength: carry equipment; lift/carry patients.Stamina: climb flights of stairs, perform CPR for long periods. EXPERIENCE:One year experience in emergency medical care.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Variable environment, including in and out-of-hospital emergency care situations that may include disaster situations with exposure to unknown substances and/or risks, exposure to ill and injured patients, and training environments. Research and training environment may include in and out-of-hospital clinical and medical simulation settings. Requires travel in vehicles including ambulances and aircraft including travel to conferences in other areas of the country.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None Pay Range: $26.87-$42.64 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

• Rhode Island
• Hospital - 593
• Eddy
• Street
• Providence,
• Rhode
• Island 02903
• Work
• Type:
• Days/Nights/Alternating weekends
• Work
• Shift:
• Day
• Driving
• Required:
• Yes
• Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of
• The
• Warren
• Alpert
• Medical
• School of
• Brown
• University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA, Providence, RI