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Alberta Health Services

$40.29 - $53.06/hr

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may ... Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 * Hours per Shift: 12 * Length of Shift in weeks: 8 * Shifts per ...

University of Michigan

Paramedic

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$52K - $75K/yr

Job Detail Job Opening ID 275556 Working Title Paramedic Job Title Paramedic Work Location Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary ...

Union County College

Paramedic Instructor

Cranford, NJ · On-site

$45/hr

... Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description Paramedic Instructor responsibilities shall be teaching course segments as assigned by Dean of Plainfield Campus and Allied Sciences and/or the ...

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A Temporary Paramedic job involves providing emergency medical care on a short-term basis, typically to fill staffing gaps, cover special events, or assist during high-demand periods. Temporary paramedics perform the same duties as full-time paramedics, including assessing patients, administering treatments, and transporting individuals to medical facilities. These roles may be offered by ambulance services, hospitals, or private organizations and can vary in length depending on the employer’s needs.

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Paramedic - Event Medicine - PRN

Medicine Journal

Chattanooga, TN

Other

Posted 8 days ago

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Paramedic - Event Medicine - PRN

Paramedic - Event Medicine - PRN at Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN. Paramedic, EMT Temporary-Non-exempt-Part-time-Standard Hours 0.01.

Job Summary: A Paramedic employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited Paramedic Training Program. Preferred: Experience: Required: Knowledge of general emergency principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of paramedic, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice paramedic in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred:

Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive emergent care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Pediatric Department/Pediatric Sub Specialty Area. Ability to recognize emergent situations and act promptly and appropriately based on the patient's needs. Select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

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