Brown Medicine
Location
Cranston, Rhode Island
Salary
$28 - $45 / HOUR
The Community Paramedic provides integrated health services, including patient assessment, chronic disease management, and home-based care for underserved populations. They also participate in research, training, and public outreach while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in electronic health records.
Candidates must hold a current State of Rhode Island EMT-Paramedic license and National Registry certification, along with at least one year of field EMS experience. Essential certifications include ACLS, BLS, and PALS, and the role requires a valid driver's license and the physical ability to perform emergency field duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current State of Rhode Island EMT-Paramedic license with a minimum of 1 year field EMS experience. Current Paramedic certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (instructor status preferred). Maintains certifications as mandated by the position. Valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record. Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing or related field preferred. Must be able to read, speak, legibly write, and comprehend the English language without restriction. Requires a working knowledge of statistics, verbal and written English communications skills, and computer use and research methodology. Maintains positive communication (written and spoken), effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, referring hospitals and the community at large. Upholds and adheres to Brown University Health policies and procedures. Upholds safety standards as set by Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health. Maintains clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base within scope of practice. This will include but not be limited to patient assessment, history and physical; intra-osseous cannulation; medication dosing, administration, and maintenance; airway management non-invasive, 12 lead ECG monitoring and interpretation; ventilator management. Skill maintenance may be performed at Rhode Island Hospital and other facilities under the supervision of the Medical Director or designee, by attending courses or lectures, through simulation or observational experience, and in other ways as approved by the Medical Director and the manager. Perform other essential function of a paramedic or community paramedic. Must be prepared for unrestricted travel in not only ambulances, but also cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, and helicopters. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.i color: blue PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be capable of performing in cramped quarters, any type of weather condition, and other risks including hazardous materials. Must possess and maintain physical condition that allows running, climbing, and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients. Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between two people – agility testing will be monitored annually. Free of motion sickness or history thereof. Free of physical ailment that may impair consciousness or cognitive ability. Standing, walking, running, and sitting. Stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Running, swimming, balancing, bending, and twisting. Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling 100 lbs or more. Handling, grasping and fingering, performing CPR, utilizing patient lifting devices, patient bandaging, and other fine motor skills such as Intra-venous line insertion, use of a scalpel, etc. Far vision for driving, identifying landmarks (including corrected). Near vision for reading/writing (including corrected). Hearing adequate to converse in normal tones, hear equipment sounds and alarms, use radios and other communications devices, and perform other job tasks (including corrected). Visual color discrimination for identifying labels, patient assessment, read placards, etc. Dynamic Strength: climb stairs w/equipment and patients. Explosive strength: run up stairs, lifting, escaping hazards. Static strength: carry equipment; lift/carry patients.
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