Flight Paramedic, EMS
University Hospital · Newark, New Jersey, US
Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Paramedic position is to provide and direct pre-hospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS, ALS) in all...
Job description
Overview About the Role: The primary purpose of the Paramedic position is to provide and direct pre-hospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS, ALS) in all weather conditions, in concert with other EMS employees and as a member of the patient care team under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and under the supervision of an EMS Supervisor, to patients of all ages and from all populations who experience any serious illness or injury, using age and population appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift and move patients to the transport vehicle, and transport them to an appropriate medical facility, while completing all required documentation and other assigned duties supporting efficient EMS operations and representing UH, and EMS in a positive and professional manner . Responsibilities: What You’ll Do: - Provide and coordinate pre-hospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ALS) services in all weather conditions - Work collaboratively with EMS personnel as part of the patient care team - Perform duties under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and the supervision of an EMS Supervisor - Deliver emergency c...