ED Medic

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

About The Position

The Emergency Department Medic performs technical tasks and bedside functions as part of the adult emergency department care team. The role includes direct patient care, mobility, internal and external transfers, monitoring, phlebotomy, assisting with procedures, and performing EKGs. The medic manages equipment in conjunction with unit leadership and helps set up procedures and prepare patients for exams. The position supports patient throughput and timely care in the emergency setting and may participate in unit or organizational process-improvement and quality committees. The medic may also assist nursing educators with training materials and staff competency activities. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs and patient-care activities; assisting with examinations, procedures, treatments, and specimen collection; performing point-of-care testing and related quality assurance; and monitoring patients during care and transport. The medic communicates with patients and the care team, supports patient safety and emergency procedures, contributes to patient flow, and follows Baystate Health policies and protocols. Additional similar or related duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

GED or HiSET.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Valid driver license.
Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic certification.
NIMS ICS 200 certification.
NIMS ICS 700 certification.
Demonstrated competency in procedures and skills approved and validated by Baystate Health.
Peripheral IV insertion and care competency validated by Baystate Health.
Telemetry monitoring and defibrillation competency validated by Baystate Health.

Nice To Haves

Three years of paramedic work experience.

Responsibilities

Measure and record vital signs within specified time frames, report significant deviations and relevant assessment findings to the RN or physician, and document findings in the electronic medical record.
Administer treatments and perform procedures in accordance with Baystate Health policies; assist with exams and procedures; verify patient identity before procedures; and follow phlebotomy processes.
Assist patients with elimination needs and accurately label and send urine, feces, wound-culture, and sputum specimens within the specified time frame.
Perform department point-of-care testing, including I-STAT, urinalysis, glucose, pregnancy, and COVID testing, and complete associated quality assurance and proficiency testing.
Participate in unit inspections to help maintain laboratory regulatory status.
Assist with assessment and treatment according to delegated orders or routine treatment plans; monitor patients during treatment; notify the RN or provider of unexpected occurrences; and document care.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and the care team, recognize culturally based needs, and support a positive patient experience.
Initiate and respond effectively to emergency procedures and maintain patient safety.
Assist team members with clinical and non-clinical activities and provide feedback about team processes.
Monitor emergency department throughput and patient flow and engage in patient-flow initiatives.
Refer to written policies, processes, and standards when making decisions and maintain competency in relevant emergency department processes and quality measures.
Maintain a safe, uncluttered patient room and implement appropriate safety practices and protocols.
Promote effective clinical communication between EMS and emergency department staff.
Work with nursing education on training materials and skills-day activities to support staff training and competency maintenance.
Assess and monitor restraints, consider alternatives, and document as required.
Perform timely EKGs for patients presenting with potential cardiovascular complaints.
Initiate appropriate Baystate Health-approved treatment protocols based on patient presentation.
Insert peripheral IVs using proper technique and Baystate Health policy, with RN co-signature for documentation.
Monitor telemetry during transport for procedures or transportation to designated floors.
Adhere to confidentiality policies.