Emergency Room Paramedic-Full Time-Days

Summary

Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of and as assigned by a Registered Nurse. Also performs administrative, clerical and clinical duties as assigned. Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Complies with the policies and procedures of The Cape Fear Valley Health System. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

Major Job Functions

• Obtain, record and update vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight)
• Maintain patient’s respiratory status and initiates oxygen therapy and treatments per protocol
• Initiates cardiac monitoring; demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies registered nurse
• Administers approved medications as delegated by RN and/or provider
• Assist in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignment
• Always maintains patient safety and confidentiality
• Assist with equipment setup including chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger and gastric lavage
• Assist in application of restraints and/or seclusion as needed
• Perform additional skills which may include, but not limited to phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance, 12-lead ECG
• Maintains patient records with assessments, data collection/treatments performed
• Transports patients (to include cardiac monitored patients to Telemetry areas and patients with steady state intravenous medication infusions)
• Acts as liaison between patient, family, nursing unit and medical staff personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Paramedic by the State of North Carolina required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association required
• 1 year experience as a paramedic required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols
• Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel
• Knowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Ability to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency traffic
• Move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas
• Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations