Emergency Room Paramedic-Full Time-Days

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 FUNCTIONSThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. 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 protocolInitiates cardiac monitoring; demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies registered nurse.

Administers approved medications as delegated by RN and/or providerPerform oral, nasal and ET tube suctioningAssist in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignmentAlway maintains patient safety and confidentialityAssist with equipment setup including chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger and gastric lavageAssist in application of restraints and/or seclusion as neededPerform additional skills which may include, but not limited to phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance,12- lead ECGMonitors assigned patients and reports unusual conditions to the RN and/or providerDocuments assessments, data collection/treatments performed on patient care recordTransports 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 personnelOther duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:High school diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent Paramedic certification by the State of North Carolina requiredCurrent certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association requiredWORK

1 year experience as a paramedic requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageAbility to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocolsAbility 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 personnelAbility to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 100 pounds when the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bedKnowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPHYSICAL

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsAbility to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency trafficAbility to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areasAbility to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations. Required Licenses and CertificationsPARAMEDIC - NC Office Of Emergency Medical ServicesCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity