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

      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.)