$5,000 Sign-On Bonus available
Department: Rapid Response Team
FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Days
Position Summary:
Provide direct patient care under the guidelines and protocols provided by the UNMH Rapid Response Medical Director. Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of Emergency Medical Services along with any approved UNMH special skills. Function as a patient advocate. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Age Groups.
Detailed responsibilities:
PATIENT CARE - Provide basic life support up to advanced life support to include defibrillation/cardio version, oral/nasal endotracheal intubation, medication administration, needle thoracotomy, surgical cricothyrotomy, deep suctioning, interosseous catheter Insertion, perform/interpret 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests
PATIENT CARE - Perform patient care; work autonomously to stabilize patients and guide care until providers arrive; triage emergency care (outpatient response on hospital property to emergency department); stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport; document all patient care activities; assessment of test results and laboratory values for purpose of adjusting patient therapy; respond to hospital non-patient emergencies
PATIENT CARE - Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical application, sublingual and intravenous administration of medications via the seven rights; provide for nebulized drug administration; document and communicate clinical findings
ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock supply areas; maintain equipment as appropriate
MEETINGS - Attend education sessions, department and other meetings as appropriate
CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
QUALITY - Participate in department quality programs
ORIENTATION - Assist in orienting new employees as required
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
TEAM RESPONSE - Respond with multiple teams across the hospital complex to include, but not limited to, the DR. Heart team, the Stroke Alert Team, the DART Team, and the Sepsis Response Team; provide essential rapid communication and act as a patient care advocate/ liaison between multiple departments to decrease patient mortality and improve patient outcomes
PATIENT CARE - Perform ultrasound guided peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, arterial blood gas, and IV fluid therapy, drug administration and other skills providers may request
QualificationsEducation:
Essential:
High School or GED Equivalent
Nonessential:
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Nonessential:
EMS or Bachelor's EMS
Related Discipline
Related Discipline
Experience:
Essential:
1 year related experience
Nonessential:
3 years directly related experience
Credentials:
Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
PALS
Complete & maintain unit/clinic based required cert & comps
Nonessential:
Nationally Registered Paramedic License
Valid New Mexico Driver's License
UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days
Critical Care Paramedic
UNMH basic arrhythmia course w/in 3 mos of position
Arterial Blood Gas course w/in 3 mos of position
CEVO Course within 3 months of position
Ultrasound guided IV course w/in 3 monts of position
DOT Medical Certification within 60 days of position
Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
May drive on/off UNMH grounds, traffic/vehicle exposure
Weather exposure: rain, ice, wind, snow, sun possible
Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
Department: Clinical Nursing Support
