Paramedic

We are seeking a Paramedic to join a non-profit healthcare system in Helena, Montana. As a Paramedic, your primary responsibility is 911 response, inter-facility transports, public assistance, and Emergency Department assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Supervise and promote cohesive patient care management as a part of a prehospital multidisciplinary team.
• Provide thorough assessment, and treatment of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies
• Respond to emergency / non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured
• Frequent use of technical equipment including IV infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, ECG machines, ventilators, etc. in order to treat, resuscitate, and stabilize patients
• Carry out certain invasive procedures when necessary, and within scope of practice, such as Intubation, IV insertion, Medication administration, Cardioversion, Cricothyrotomy, Thoracotomy, etc.
• Calculation and administration of medication dosages and medication infusion rates in response to dynamic patient conditions.
• Collection and interpretation of diagnostic data, coupled with clinical decision making, with the goal of promoting and restoring patients’ health.
• Continuous monitoring of the patient's condition
• Liaise with members of other emergency services, such as the police, fire departments, Quick Response Units and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate patient care