Emergency Services Paramedic - Adult Emergency Department (Part-Time)

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the emergency services provider, including specific duties/procedures in relation to the care and treatment of patients to implement components of the plan of care through performance of technical procedures and skills.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and completion of CAHEA or CAHEP EMT-paramedic program plus three (3) years of related pre-hospital experience.
Valid driver's license
NR EMP (National Registered Paramedic)
MS Paramedic within 2 weeks of hire.
Certifications in basic life support
Advanced cardiac life support required.
Competencies include, knowledge of patient assessment, awareness of one's abilities and limitations, the ability to relate to people, and a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment while under stress.
The emergency services paramedic respects the individuality and privacy of patients and their family members.

Nice To Haves

NIMS (FEMA ICS 100 and 700) preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to campus emergencies as requested.
Assists in triage and ongoing patient assessment in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
Assists with resuscitation, airway management, vascular access and other procedures in accordance with the paramedic scope of practice under the direction of a physician.
Answers patients' signals, assesses patients' needs, and communicates requests to pertinent individuals as necessary; provides for the needs of the patient and family members when possible.
Maintains accurate records (Assessment, Vital Signs, I/O, Weight, etc.) and reports to changes to the appropriate emergency services provider.
Assists with providing services to one or more age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
Administers medications per emergency services provider order and per hospital policy.
Assists with venipuncture and point of care testing in accordance with established procedures; collects and delivers specimens and supplies to the appropriate location within an acceptable time frame as directed.
Transports patients to procedures and inpatient care areas.
Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailment to the appropriate emergency services provider.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.