Paramedic-Emergency Department-PRN

Paramedic
- Emergency Department-PRN

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing/physician staff. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. FLSA:
Non-Exempt.

Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may be present.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent.

High School diploma preferred.

SRNA or EMT preferred.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree Preferred;
  Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure
• Licenses:
  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire;
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire;
  Pediatric Advanced Life
• Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date
• Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually
• Required Skills:
  
  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.