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TheParamedicprovides highest quality emergency care in a manner
consistent with mandated protocols for Paramedic certification utilizing
EMS equipment and personal skills. S/He interacts with patients and
family in ages from neonatal to geriatric applying hospital Standards of
Excellence with quality and compassion at the forefront of all
interaction. The Paramedic reports to the Director of EMS and supports
the hospital providing specific duties including:\
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JOB DUTIES
- Perform vital signs including pulse ox
- Venipuncture, UV placement and phlebotomy
- Access central lines including ports and PICC lines
- Maintain airways by BLS and ALS to included CPAP/BIPAP, Intubation
and subglottic airways
- Administer medications including IV, PO, IM, Nebulizer, and/or Nasal
of all medications within the Paramedic scope of practice for
pediatric and adult
- Complete initial assessments of patients in admissions and waiting
room
- Clean wounds
- Respond to EMS calls with 3rd and 4th our personnel during high call
volume in EMS or as extra personnel for transfers when needed and
requested by Director or Supervisor
- 12 lead EKGS
- Pediatric or Adult intraosseous needle placement
The Paramedic assumes other responsibilities as assigned.\
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to frequently life and/or move up to 150 pounds, as well as
stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to
handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
taste and smell.
- Ability to see with close, distance, full color, peripheral, full
depth vision and adjust focus, required
- Ability to relate well with all levels of the hospital/facility and
medical staff, required
- Ability to care for patients of all nationalities, cultures,
beliefs, self-identifications, and ages, required
- Proficient oral and written communication skills, required
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;
ability to work under pressure and stress; required