11132 Maria Parham Health Paramedic -Effective 04/20/2020
JOB SUMMARY
The Paramedic will work in collaboration with all members of the health care team to provide care to all Emergency Department patients, under the direct supervision of the Emergency Services Physician and general direction of the Emergency Services Director. They will work as part of a team with the Registered Nurse accountable for the patient care assignment. Specific tasks can be delegated by the RN or MD. Provide service across the lifespan (infants, toddlers, preschool, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Major responsibilities for this position are: safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety, and professional development.
Reports to: Emergency Services Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: T05
EEO: 01 Officials and Managers 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills Licenses: PARAMEDIC
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within six (6) months of hire. Handle with Care within 90 days of hire
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Good communication and computer skills; ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. Major responsibilities for this position are: safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety, and professional development.
Minimum Work Experience Minimum of two years pre-hospital paramedic experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Start peripheral I.V. with non-medicated fluid to keep line open.
Insert and maintain peripheral I.V. lock with normal saline or Heparin in normal saline.
Initiate and monitor oxygen including setting of flow rate.
Apply sterile dressings to wounds less than 48 hours old.
Perform basic life support including use of AED.
Use of bag valve mask respiratory ventilation as a part of code team activities.
Apply pulse oximeter and transcutaneous CO2 monitor.
Perform phlebotomy.
Perform capillary blood sugar analysis.
Perform 12-Lead ECG test.
Recognize 12-Lead ECG and Cardiac monitor arrhythmias.
Provide control of bleeding with use of dressings and elevation of body part.
Provide spinal immobilization and apply splints.
Insert oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways.
Perform the technical task of medication administration as determined appropriate for delegation by a licensed RN or LPN clinician.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Populations Served Neonate ( Infant ( Early Childhood (1 year and Late Childhood (5 years and Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: X Demographic X Clinical X Insurance X Financial X Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly Climbing rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Keyboard Data Entry rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Kneeling rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly Reaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Sitting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Squatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Standing rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Walking rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly Vision: Distinguish Color X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Vision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Blood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Communicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Hazardous Medication X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Latex rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Maria Parham Health will provide "reasonable accommodation" to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment-unless such accommodation would cause an "undue hardship."
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Specific excluded duties: 1. Providing primary discharge teaching 2. Blood Administration 3. Assuming primary caregiver role
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
