Paramedic - Emergency Department PRN

Patient Care

• Assists medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of Emergency patients
• Auxiliary tasks include:
  • Greeting and interviewing patients
  • Inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system
  • Performing and assisting with diagnostic testing and procedures
  • Initiating IV, administering oral, IM and some IV medications, performing glucose monitoring, and performing ISTAT testing
  • Transporting patients to the ICU and monitoring critical patients
  • Assisting with patient flow in the ED
  • Performing command center technician duties and monitor tech duties
  • Receiving EMS patients and collecting data for initial triage and assessment
  • Assisting with patient education
  • Responding to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, and STEMI Alerts
  • Transporting patients as requested by the RN
  • Cleaning patient care rooms according to infection control policies

Core Responsibilities

• Performs functions as delegated by the RN
• Ensures rooms are patient-ready
• Supports patient flow in the ED
• Performs monitor tech duties
• Assists with patient education
• Responds to emergencies as assigned

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED, General Accredited Program preferred.

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• All certifications required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
• PARA - Paramedic

Required Minimum Experience

Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours. Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Read, write, and speak English
• Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care
• Holds basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Provide care using evidence and analytical skills
• Possess strong critical thinking skills

Benefits

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