Paramedic Emergency Department ED

Evaluation

• Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, maintenance of spinal precautions.
• Affords assistance in administering or monitoring medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician.
• Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.
• Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training.
• Performs airway management within scope of training and within state guidelines to include oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisting with ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring.
• Participates actively in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned.
• Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on competency and training.

Documentation

• Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms.
• Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes.
• Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions/therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication.
• Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit.

Interactions

• Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
• Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must possess a current and valid Paramedic certification or license within the state of practice and maintenance thereof.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification is required.
• PALS is required if working in the Emergency Department or with Pediatric population.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on specialty of practice.
• Moderate experience typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12-18 months in an educational program.