Start peripheral I.V. with non-medicated fluid to keep line open.
Insert and maintain peripheral I.V. lock with normal saline or Heparin in normal saline.
Initiate and monitor oxygen including setting of flow rate.
Apply sterile dressings to wounds less than 48 hours old.
Perform basic life support including use of AED.
Use of bag valve mask respiratory ventilation as a part of code team activities.
Apply pulse oximeter and transcutaneous CO2 monitor.
Perform phlebotomy.
Perform capillary blood sugar analysis.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills
Licenses: PARAMEDIC
Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within six (6) months of hire.
Handle with Care within 90 days of hire
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good communication and computer skills; ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. Major responsibilities for this position are: safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety, and professional development.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of two years pre-hospital paramedic experience preferred
Lifepoint Health - (615) 920-7000
330 Seven Springs Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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