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Rotating will have weekend requirement as well as holiday requirement on rotating basis following hospital policy
Job Summary
Summary
The Paramedic provides patient care and performs unit activities under the direction of an Emergency Provider. Works in collaboration with Registered Nurses and other members of the care team in providing direct patient care activities including clinical assessment obtaining vital signs and assisting patients in need of emergency interventions. This also includes but is not limited to other activities such as coordinating equipment providing transportation activities to testing care areas and performing tasks specific to the department assigned.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Performs patient assessment observation treatment and reassessment.
-Obtains vital signs; performs finger stick glucose testing and specimen collections; measures patients height and weight; records intake and output. Reports significant changes to the Registered Nurse & Emergency Physician as appropriate.
-Documents appropriate assessment interventions and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner.
-Establishes peripheral IV access
-Perform EKGs recognize arrhythmias
-Provide respiratory support including oxygen administration via nasal cannula facemask and bag-valve mask (BVM).
-Lift and transport patients via stretcher wheelchair bed isolette crib or escorts to various areas within the Hospital.
EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS (AHA) - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) preferred Nationally Registered Paramedic NREMT-Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician EMT License - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceEMT/Paramedic experience 1-2 years preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Excellent communication skills. - Strong patient/customer service skill. - Excellent crisis intervention skills. - Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
1133 Centre Street
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Per Diem
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$21.78 - $31.08/Hourly
Grade
5
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