Emergency Department Paramedic

American Addiction Centers•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic position at AMC Mount Pleasant is a part-time role with hours between 15-07. The paramedic will be responsible for documenting patient information and procedures, communicating patient observations and needs to licensed clinicians, and preparing and administering medications under direction. Key duties also include operating specialized ventilators, assisting physicians with bedside procedures, and providing emergency assistance. The role requires immediate notification of changes in patient condition to the RN or physician, supporting patient/family teaching, and processing patient charges through the electronic health record (EHR). The paramedic will collaborate with physicians to facilitate patient care communications, coordinate various forms of communication (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, EMS system), and maintain a clean and safe working environment by following safety policies and standard precautions. This includes cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper functionality of equipment, troubleshooting minor problems, and arranging for major repairs. The role also involves patient positioning and transporting duties that require lifting, pushing, and pulling. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for patients of all ages, understanding growth and development principles, and assessing age-specific needs as per departmental policies.

Requirements

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Emergency Medical Services.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a paramedic role or appropriate related clinical experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic health record (HER) systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
High level of attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or other courses as appropriate, may be completed in place of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the licensed clinician.
Under the direction of a licensed clinician, prepares and administers medications.
May operate specialized ventilators in critical and non critical care venues.
Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
Under the direction of the licensed clinician, provides assistance in emergencies.
Notifies department RN or physician immediately of changes in patient condition.
Supports and reinforces RN/RT/physician and patient/family teaching and evaluates learning, documenting in the medical record as appropriate.
Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the electronic health record (EHR).
Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care.
Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax and emergency medical services (EMS) system).
Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.
Arranges for repair of major malfunctions.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program