Paramedic​/EMT

Overview

Job Category:
Emergency Services- EMT/Paramedic

Requisition Number: PARAM
001787

Clarke County Hospital, 800 S Fillmore St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA

• Assists nursing with delivering high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care while in the Emergency Department.
• Provide high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills with established protocols while in the ambulance setting.
• Triage patients presenting to the Emergency Department and/or with EMS services.
• Utilize an age-appropriate, holistic approach for the patients and families seeking emergency services.
• Assist/float to other areas to assist with clinical and non-clinical functions as needed and/or as assigned.
• Accurately and promptly restock ambulance and patient rooms after every call.
• Promptly complete documentation to ensure an accurate legal document, including medication administration in both the ambulance and ED setting.

• Maintain documentation accuracy and timeliness.

• Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and meets business needs of the department.
• Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Applies HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, EMTALA, IDPH and other federal/state regulatory guidelines.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Understands hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse; raises questions or concerns to hospital administration; takes appropriate action on compliance concerns.

• Paramedic
• EMT Basic

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