Paramedic,

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese.

The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast.

Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment. Provides advanced-level medical care including evaluation, treatment and stabilization to the ill and injured. Has a comprehensive knowledge base and is able to diagnose and provide care for a broad range of medical emergencies. Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound. Assesses a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment.

Provides first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients according to acceptable medical practice standards.

• High School Education/GED or equivalent:
  Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Preferred
• Three years' full time experience in a 911 system:
  Preferred

• Paramedic license in state of practice:
  Required
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS):
  Required
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification:
  Required
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) or equivalent:
  Preferred
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older:
  Required
• Paramedic (PM):
  Required

• Provides individualized care plan for patient presentation according to acceptable medical practice standards, issued standing orders, on-line medical control and department policies and procedures.
• Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment.
• Provides fundamental components of patient comfort, safety, privacy and respect within the perioperative setting. Identifies and develops areas of expertise within the surgical specialties.
• Conducts emergency medical classes as requested by department manager.
• Administers oral and intravenous medications. Intubates patients or performs surgical airway insertion (cricothyrotomy), and place catheters for venous access such as central venous lines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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