Eastern Plumas Health Care is a small, non-profit, critical access hospital district, providing comprehensive medical services to Plumas County since 1971. We operate a 9 bed acute care hospital at our main Portola campus, which includes a 24 hour, physician staffed, emergency room and ambulance service. In addition, four primary care medical clinics and a dental clinic offer residents a full spectrum of health care services in the Graeagle, Loyalton, and Portola communities. There are also hospital-based Skilled Nursing Facilities in Portola and Loyalton.

We are seeking a qualified paramedic to work a per diem status. A qualified applicant will perform medical care in accordance with the established protocols and within scope of practice in the hospital and pre-hospital settings. Also, supervise and direct prescribed activities of ambulance personnel and emergency responders.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drives and operates ambulances
• Under direct supervision of the physician, provides appropriate care and treatment to patients in the pre-hospital setting within the paramedic scope of practice.
• Under direct supervision of the physician and/or the emergency room RN, provides appropriate care and treatment to patients in the hospital setting.
• Cleans and disinfects ambulance after each use.
• Operates all emergency medical equipment efficiently and to the level of training.
• Attends training courses and studies assigned materials relative to emergency medical services.
• Maintain physical conditioning to perform strenuous work under emergency conditions.
• Follows proper chain of command (Ambulance Operations Manager) with any complaints, requests or suggestions.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and protocols.
• Inspects ambulance equipment, supplies and medications every shift.
• Documents all medication and controlled substance usage as required.
• Assists other departments in the hospital as needed.
• Performs related tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• the paramedic scope of practice.
• Documents all patient care activities in a timely manner.
• Maintains ambulance and Emergency Room supplies.

Education and Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) certification.
• DL51 (drivers physical).
• Ambulance drivers certification (by start date).

Skills:

• Possess the mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to cope with high stress situations.
• Ability to accurately identify and prioritize patient needs based on assessment