Paramedic ERT (BGH)

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Performs Paramedic Procedures

• Administering oxygen using various types of equipment.
• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assisting with patients having problems such as obstructive airway, asthma, pulmonary disease, major trauma, diabetic emergencies, coma, infectious diseases, dehydration, respiratory distress and RSV/pneumonia.
• Performing endotracheal and oropharyngeal suctioning under the supervision of the nurse/physician.
• Performing designated paramedic procedures such as monitoring vital signs and patient status and relaying patient information to the nurse/physician.
• Working closely with all members of the healthcare team including physicians, pastoral & social services staff, ancillary departments, support services staff, family members and personnel from other hospitals or agencies.
• Initiating peripheral IV's & intraosseous infusion needles under the supervision of the nurse/physician; monitoring infusing IV's.
• Performing defibrillation, cardioversion, intubation, intraosseous line placement, as ordered by physician.
• Maintaining specific departmental requirements by attending educational programs, certification and skill validation sessions and mastering skills required by the Unit.

Maintains Specific Departmental Requirements

• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Indiana State EMS-approved Paramedic course and achievement and maintenance of Indiana Paramedic Certification.
• One year of previous experience as a Paramedic is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires current competence in CPR, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, and PHTLS or ITLS and other required skills with meticulous adherence to sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Requires completion of a medication administration learning module and competency validation within four weeks of Emergency Care Center start date.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families and other staff members.
• Demonstrates effective guest relations behaviors.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrates organization skills and the ability to work independently, set priorities and accomplish goals.