Job Information
Banner Health Paramedic, PRN in Fallon, Nevada
Primary City/State:
Fallon, Nevada
Department Name:
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.
Fallon is surrounded by wide-open spaces, internationally known wetlands, historic Pony Express trails, state parks, hiking opportunities, and places to go off-road. Play outdoors for a while then come back into town for some indoor, Nevada-style fun, great dinner, and entertainment.
Since 1996, Banner Churchill Community Hospital has served the rural community and provided the highest quality care to our patients, who are friends and family in Churchill County and beyond. A candidate for the Paramedic position, providing EMS emergency and non-emergency response and transport of our patients, needs to know they will be responsible for providing high quality care to our patients, daily duties and equipment readiness.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital has a reputation and is known for the high level of care that we provide. Candidates work under a very progressive set of medical guidelines and if this is something that you would like to be challenged with, Apply today!
This is a per diem opportunity that will work on-call as determined by department needs. Per diem positions are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. You will be eligible to apply to regular full-time or part-time opportunities as an internal applicant. In addition, you will enjoy excellent compensation, shift differentials, paid orientation, employee wellness program, and employee discounts.
Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.
Weekend Differential: When you work a minimum of 2 hours into a shift from 7 p.m., Friday through 7 p.m., Sunday.
Night Differential: When you work a minimum of 2 hours in the night shift “window” which is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at Mia.Frahry@bannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2595
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides pre-hospital evaluation, treatment and transportation of sick and/or injured victims of all age groups. Operates in emergent, non-emergent and/or transfer situations at an Advance Life Support level, if necessary, until arrival at a definite care facility.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Provides pre-hospital and interfacility medical care for pediatric through geriatric populations, which includes assessing patient condition, rendering of appropriate care, utilizing appropriate invasive treatments, administering medications and interpreting EKGs.
Operates an assigned vehicle in emergent and non-emergent situations and in varying weather conditions, providing safe, reliable and timely transport to a designated point of service.
Performs general care and maintenance of vehicles. Performs daily vehicle inspections, completes and accurately inventories narcotics, and inspects medical equipment, supplies and medications assigned to the department.
Maintains complete and accurate patient care reports (PCRs), prepares and maintains logs and/or other applicable records during assigned shift.
Oversees daily shift operations and associates assigned to shift.
Demonstrates age specific competency for applicable patient populations.
Serves as a lead to EMTs. Interacts with all levels of clinical care team, patients, families, EMS agencies, physicians, vendors and the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS required upon hire. ITLS or PHTLS certifications required upon hire in Nevada.
Depending on state of practice, Paramedic Certification and/or Licensure and maintenance thereafter. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS or PHTLS certifications upon hire.
Valid Driver's License on date of hire and maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Skilled in reading, writing and comprehending English. Skilled in comprehending and following written and verbal instructions. Skilled in remaining calm in emergency situations. Skilled in operating a variety of modern office equipment. Skilled in operating a variety of ambulatory tools and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
NREMTP, NRP, EPC and/or EMS Instructor certifications preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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