ED Paramedic PRN Mid-Shifts

About the role

This job assists the hospital in the care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, within the scope of their license, with supervision from the physician.
  • medical treatment of wounds at the basic/intermediate/advanced level, would care, ability to administer medications by pre-established protocol which includes vasoactive medications, draw bloodwork, place splints/boots/etc., Foley insertion, use of glucometer, I-STAT, Kurin, vital signs (rectal temps/immunocompromised), and IV fluid administration.
  • Performs clinical job duties as defined in orientation packet for skills checkoff and monitored on an annual basis thereafter through annual competency assessment.
  • Supports physicians, nursing, and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with EMTALA regulations.
  • Accurately documents patient related tasks.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
• Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
• The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
• The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Qualifications

• Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience Required – None
• Preferred – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Or Hospital Experience
• Certifications Required – Paramedic License in the State of Practice Certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed including the ability to work independently.
• Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills.
• Ability to identify medical emergencies and assist with management.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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