Paramedic (Emergency Services)

QUALIFICATIONS Education EMT course graduate Paramedic school graduate Experience/Skills Possesses general knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the therapeutic modalities for intervention of each specific arrhythmia Shows an overall understanding of Emergency Room patient care practices Possesses or is willing to acquire the special knowledge and skills required to implement safe, immediate and effective care to each Emergency Room patient Functions well in stressful and true emergency situations Demonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients and visitors Cooperates with law enforcement agencies, coroners, physicians, and all other hospital staff Identifies and assesses problems and situations accurately while exercising good judgment.

Establishes effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staff Has the ability to care for patients of all populations Required Licenses/Certifications Successful completion of Paramedic State Board Exam Paramedic Certification CPR ACLS/PALS prior to completion of orientation Working Conditions Requires adapting quickly and efficiently to stressful situations Requires control of the entire Emergency Room setting during stressful encounters ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Patient Care Duties Exhibits competency in paramedic skills Practices critical thinking Exhibits knowledge on patient prioritization Assesses patients for changes/improvements Understands and follows care plans for all patient populations Collaborates with ER physicians Assists nursing staff with implementation of Nursing Bundle tactics Understands and applies policies and Standards of Care Provides psych/social support Provides patient education Assists with follow-up instruction and post-discharge follow-up phone calls Medication Administration Uses 5 Rights Understands IV pump use Recognizes medication side effects and interactions Understands medication calculations and medication compounding/dispensing Possesses knowledge of critical drips Practices appropriate use of pyxis Complies with scanning of medications Accurately educates patients on medications Unit Responsibilities Practices organization skills Participates in inventory/stock control Involved in Performance Improvement Projects Completes department-specific education and annual skills day Participates in general cleaning and appropriate refrigerator use Accurately completes patient reporting and hand off Completes delegation of tasks Adheres to laws and regulations Documentation Understands and practices downtime procedures Ensures appropriate documentation for medication passes and waste Performs hourly rounding and completes documentation Completes vital sign documentation Reconciles medication lists Completes hand offs and reports (telephone and bedside) Routinely uses and completes whiteboard documentation Performs daily checks (temperature checks, crash carts, etc.) Part time 48 hours/Biweekly