Drakos Urgent Care

Paramedic

$27.00 - $34.00 per hour
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Remote/Relocation: None
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Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Health insurance available on first day of employment
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance

We are looking for a Paramedic to join our growing team of healthcare professionals in a family urgent care setting. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask both independently and on a team in order to work productively and effectively within a complex, fast-paced environment including assisting with treating patients' various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. In addition to providing high-quality patient care the ideal Paramedic will possess the necessary knowledge and communication skills to answer patient/family questions and easily relate and connect with the pediatric population.

Shift/Schedule

  • Overtime
  • Rotating Weekends as Scheduled
  • Evening shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Holidays

Responsibilities

  • Obtain, verify, and document patient billing and insurance information during check-in
  • Responsible for collecting patient health history and vital signs in addition to the collection of specimens, and performing diagnostic point-of-care testing.
  • Assist the practitioner with examinations, procedures, and other duties as assigned.
  • Ensure concise, pertinent, and complete documentation using computerized medical record process
  • Prepare exam rooms, including maintenance, sterilization of equipment, and stocking/restocking supplies.
  • Provide day-to-day staff, logistical, and administrative support
  • Obtain electrocardiograms as ordered by medical provider
  • Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of the facility and arrange maintenance repairs of equipment as needed
  • Maintain inventory, submit order requests for clinical supplies, and perform clerical tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent; NYS EMT Paramedic
  • Knowledge and skills including phlebotomy, performing EKGs and recognizing potentially life-threatening/ critical arrhythmias with 2 years of experience in an emergency department, high-volume prehospital setting, urgent care, or busy medical office. Pediatric experience preferred.
  • Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification (or ability to acquire certification prior to the first day of employment)
  • American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certification preferred
  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • Paramedic Certification (Required)
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • ACLS Certification (Preferred)
  • PALS Certification (Preferred)

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