Paramedic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Mary Immaculate Hospital

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

620T06 Paramedic Mary Immaculate Hospital

Job Summary:

Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Functions:

• Provides basic patient care and tasks to include but not limited to care and comfort vital sign measurement personal care and hygiene assists with mobility performs lab draws ECGs basic wound care and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN or Physician based on state and market guidelines.
• Performs the ED Tech Advanced role which includes additional patient care and tasks including but not limited tocolostomy care IV insertion IV removal and IV site care transport on monitor identifies need and initiates CPRfoley catheter placement identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments and other unit-based specialty duties base on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Assists with giving patient instructions and discharge Administers medication in a safe manner consistent with the State Scope of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health Policies and Procedures per market guidelines.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients patients families community providers visitors and employees.
• Provides accurate precise timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Collects data within scope.
• Completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently problem solve and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures..

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)

Licensing/Certification:

• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
• Current paramedic-level certification (required)

Experience:

• 1 Year Paramedic (required)
• 2-3 Year Paramedic experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

Computer Literacy

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care

Record patients medical history

Sterile Field step

CPR

Straight Urine Catheterization

Ear Irrigation

Patient positioning

Patient transport

Customer service

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Perform EKG

Splinting

Wound care

Obtaining vital signs including manual blood pressure

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Working independently

Working under pressure

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Empathy

Morgan Lens Irrigation

Bladder irrigation

Yank Auer suctioning

Colostomy care

IV insertion

IV removal

IV site care

Transport on monitor

Foley catheter placement

Basic airway management

Cardiac monitor strip interpretation all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation

Training: None

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .