**Primary City/State:**

Fallon, Nevada

**Department Name:**

Ambulance Service-Misc

**Work Shift:**

Varied

**Job Category:**

Clinical Care

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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. Banner Churchill Community Hospital has a reputation and is known for the high level of care that we provide.

**As a PRN Paramedic, working to cover shifts for PTO, medical leaves or call outs, customer service is a key component next to your Paramedic skills. 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!**

Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at Mia.Frahry@bannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2595

Located in Fallon, Nev., Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 25-bed licensed hospital offering the most comprehensive array of medical services in rural northern Nevada. We provide comprehensive and emergency care, including an ambulance service that covers more than 5,900 square miles. This makes us one of only two hospital-operated paramedic/EMT/EMS providers in northern Nevada. Our location in Fallon - a short drive from both Reno and Lake Tahoe - offers a wealth of lifestyle advantages, including rustic, rural charm, along with a recreational wonderland of outdoor sports, such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, horseback riding and off-roading.

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Maintains complete and accurate patient care reports (PCRs), prepares and maintains logs and/or other applicable records during assigned shift.

5. Oversees daily shift operations and associates assigned to shift.

6. Demonstrates age specific competency for applicable patient populations.

7. 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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