EMT-P; Paramedic Part Time Trauma Emergency Center - Bronson Battl

EMT-P (Paramedic) Part Time 11a-11p, Benefit Eligible - Trauma Emergency Center - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
* Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus Available*

Bronson Healthcare

Location

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Title

EMT-P (Paramedic) Part Time 11a-11p, Benefit Eligible - Trauma Emergency Center - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
* Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus Available*

Benefits And Incentives

• Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
• Sign-on bonus Up to $2,500 for part-time position (24 hours per week)

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the RN, the EMT–P (Paramedic) performs direct patient care in the Trauma & Emergency Center. The EMT–P provides care based on policies and procedures as approved by Bronson Methodist Hospital. The EMT–P provides competent care to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations based on guidelines and competencies completed in the Trauma and upper side Emergency Center.

Practices safely and confidentially as defined by hospital and departmental policy and procedure manual.

Job Requirements And Responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.
• Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program required.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting preferred.
• Currently licensed as a EMT–P (Paramedic) in the state of Michigan
• BCLS Certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred, required within 1 year of hire.
• PHTLS preferred, maintained or required after hire.
• BTLS preferred, maintained or acquired after hire.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication in customer service skills are required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well-lighted & temperature controlled environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts/equipment, or other hazardous conditions, infectious disease from blood/air borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to assess patients, by auscultation, visualization, palpation, percussion and manipulation. The employee is required to regularly talk and hear, stand and walk and perform fine motor skills. Must be able to occasionally stoop, crouch or kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations.
  
  Occasional sitting. Must have good body mechanics for lifting, carrying, bending, overhead stretching/reaching, and pulling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Performs and stressful or emotionally difficult situations.

Standards Of Practice

• The licensed EMT-P (Paramedic) implements care as directed by the registered nurse.
• Implements appropriate interventions.
• Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices
• Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
• Performed advanced skills and procedures as outlined in the attached skill sheet
• Maintains clinical competency for job–related tasks and assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Standards Of Professional Performance

• The EMT-P (Paramedic) attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) evaluates one’s own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
• Provides age…