Paramedic Full-Time Nights

About the role

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.

Facility: Hoke Hospital, Raeford, North Carolina. Department: Emergency Department. Work Shift: Nights.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, record and update vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight)
• Monitor 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
• Perform oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning
• 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
• Monitors assigned patients and reports unusual conditions to the RN and/or provider
• Documents assessments, data collection/treatments performed on patient care record
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Formal Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Paramedic certification by the State of North Carolina required
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required

Work Experience:

• 1 year experience as a paramedic required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• Ability