Paramedic - Emergency Department - Full Time Nights

The Paramedic participates as a member of the nursing staff by performing various assessments, treatments and technical task as requested. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Paramedic assists with the delivery of non-critical and critical emergency care within the limits of his/her training, and documents that care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Assesses emergency patients and assigns appropriate triage level.

• Collects and documents data on Emergency Department records including but not limited to vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, oxygen saturations, height/weight and peak flows).

• May perform all procedures within the scope of the Paramedic license and as in accordance with hospital policies and at the direction of a provider, including:

• cardiac monitoring including cardio version and defibrillation

• initial care and treatment of burns as well as follow-up care and debridement § cleans and dresses wounds

• patient teaching on the use of crutches, splints, dressings and wound care

• Documents all assessment and care given in accordance to hospital policy.

• Assists with emergency procedures including but not limited to a-line and chest tube insertion, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis and central lines.

• Administer all medications listed and approved by the state for Paramedics.

• Administer medications categories below that are not on the state list:

• IV Piggy back antibiotics and antiemetics not currently on the approved state list.

• High risk medications with a nurse serving as the second check

• Initiate and complete Home Medication Lists and enter in EMR

• Witness narcotic waste and serve as the second check for high risk medications and blood products.

• Provide care and assistance as needed for critical care transports.

• Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer services provided