Paramedic (Nights)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for managing and/or assisting in the care of the neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient experiencing acute, chronic and or terminal illnesses requiring care in the Emergency Department. Effectively interact with patients and significant others while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The Paramedic will function under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) at all times. Assists in patient care by obtaining data and providing care which meets the department's policies, procedures and standards of care. The paramedic works as an adjunct to the nursing staff. Performs duties as assigned. The paramedic assists the RN to make assessments by collecting data and observations which are reported to the supervising registered nurse.  Functions within the identified scope of practice, and HIPAA regulations. Accountable for participation in performance improvement activities, infection control practices, and safety measures. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills when interacting with customers who have varying levels of comprehension.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with all hospital staff and external customers.
• Respond appropriately in difficult situations, demonstrating compassion and professional judgment.
• Demonstrate competence in computer skills.
• Possess ability to establish priorities and respond to emergency situations.
• Documentation reflects appropriate patient care, interventions, and patient response to care.
• Collaborate with the supervising Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate the ability to tactfully interact and provide instruction to staff, patients, family and all other external guests in the department.
• Must be able to move, lift and transfer patients.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve in patient care setting.
• Require high level of accuracy, excellent ability to understand instructions, reason and make judgments.
• Document and instruct customers and personnel appropriately.
• May work inside and outside of the Emergency Department; this may expose the Paramedic to high risk and hazardous conditions.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and frequently must handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions, long, irregular work hours, and many emotional events.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of critically ill patients.
• Demonstrate ability to assist providers with procedures such as but not limited to: conscious sedation, central lines, rapid sequence intubation, etc.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Participate in QI projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

• 3, 12-hour shifts per week.
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited paramedic program.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Paramedic (EMT-P) in the state of Missouri.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support or obtained within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or obtained within 6 months.
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittently for 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Frequently reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.