Paramedic
Location: Edwards AFB, CA
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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About Decypher
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).
DESCRIPTION
Decypher is seeking Paramedic (PRN or Part Time) candidates to support at Edwards AFB, CA.
QUALIFICATIONS
- License: Current, valid paramedic licenses (California) EMT-P license at time of hire, Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Experience: 1 year of experience as a Paramedic within the last 3 years
- US Citizen
- NACI background check
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must disinfect, restock, and prepare ambulances for immediate medical response to include during daily/monthly inspections
- Assists in lifting and carrying patients out of the ambulance and into the emergency treatment facility
- Responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of medical documentation as required.
- Performs a full range of emergency room support and ambulance services on site at the MTF and in the field when performing ambulance emergency or in-flight response, transfer, or transport services. The EMT-P will practice within the guidelines set by the NCOIC, Nurse Manager and the Medical Director. Provides emergency hospital and pre-hospital care for all types of patients (all ages)
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients of all ages. Workload includes the evaluation and treatment of emergent, urgent, and non-emergent patients ranging from infants to elderly
- Assisted by medical technicians, the candidate will be fully integrated into the nursing team, responsible for direct patient care
- Recognizes medical emergencies and responds appropriately
- Initiates CPR if required. Assists emergency personnel in administering advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary
- Participates in in-services and continuing education programs
COMPENSATION: Base rate+premium: $28.76/hour (in accordance with federal/state regulations)