EMS Paramedic - FT/40 hours per week evenings and nights

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks in a pre-hospital and hospital environment. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation, as directed. When required, responds to emergency medical calls via ambulance and performs first aid, emergency and advanced life support treatments within authorized certification limits at sites of fire, accident, disaster, etc. When working in the hospital, does so as an employee of BH EMS. All candidates are required to do a pre-employment medical screening as well as a WorkFit evaluation.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Minimum EMT-Paramedic training.
Minimum valid Connecticut EMT- (License).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management.
Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Bristol Hospital EMS, LLC.
Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Data entry and documentation skills.
Valid CT drivers license to operate an ambulance.
Literate in C-Med radio operations

Nice To Haves

Six to twelve months related experience is desirable, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients based on current policies and procedures, accepted standards of care, and established competencies in a hospital environment.
Observes physical/emotional status of assigned patient/family.
Able to prioritize patient care and unit activities.
Provides care according to current policies and procedures and established standards of care.
Appropriately seeks out assistance to assess patients or render patient care.
Is aware of limitations of EMT-P and functions within those limits.
Provides for the patient/family needs for psychological, emotional or spiritual support in an unhurried, empathetic manner.
Meets standards of unit-based competencies on an annual basis.
Assumes roles of patient advocate
Consistently refers to the critical pathway when rendering care.
Documents all patient care appropriately. All documentation is concise, clear pertinent, accurate and timely.
Documents safety measures, actions, and/or communications with patient/family.
Communicates effectively with all healthcare team members in the implementation of patient.
Works with colleagues and other disciplines in a spirit of teamwork, professionalism and goal attainment.
Seeks direction from other healthcare team members when necessary in order to clarify a patient's need or condition.
Consistently shares all pertinent observations and recommendations regarding patient needs to the Registered Nurse, Case Manager, or MD.
Consistently communicates patient responses to the critical pathway to the Registered Nurse, Case Manager, or MD in a timely manner.
Participates in patient conferences.
Acts as a resource person.
Responds to requests from peers in acceptable time period.
Participates on committees.
Assists in the orientation of new employees.
Assesses clinical environment and recommends appropriate changes/improvements.
Identifies and communicates areas for improvement in clinical environment.
Demonstrates support of changes which will improve patient care.
Brings issues of concern on the unit level to the appropriate committee for discussion/resolution.
Seeks direction for and maintains responsibility for own developments.
Regularly recognizes and evaluates own strengths and weaknesses.
Develops plan to meet learning needs.
Attends available workshops and seminars to enhance clinical skills.
Attends mandatory inservice education.
Attends 66% of staff meetings.
Provides timely ambulance response to emergency calls.
Conducts on site patient assessment, recognizes a variety of symptoms which may denote life threatening conditions requiring immediate action.
As appropriate, initiates radio communication with qualified medical personnel to relay medical information or receive direction in treatment.
Administers appropriate basic life support services, including bandaging, splinting, and administration of oxygen and poison antidotes, CPR, shock prevention treatment, burn treatment, crisis intervention, crash injury management, assisting with maternity cases, etc.
Deals with a variety of hazardous, unpleasant and difficult circumstances and individuals, including patients, family members and onlookers.
Coordinates activities with police, fire and other emergency responders.
Performs a variety of intermediate level emergency medical procedures, including administration of designated medications and IV fluids, carefully following prescribed techniques and time intervals.
Performs a variety of advanced level life support and emergency medical procedures requiring extensive knowledge and skills. Procedures include advanced patient physical examinations, endotracheal intubation using laryngoscope,nasotracheal, intubation, external jugular vein canalization, external transthoracic pacing, intraosseous infusion, recognition and interpretation of a wide variety of EKG patterns and symptoms, including cardiac interpretations.
Administers authorized drugs and medication, responds to diabetic, cardiac, and pregnancy related crises, and carries out such intermediate and advance level techniques as outlined in the departmental Pre-Hospital Department Protocols.
Attends to patient needs during return trip to Hospital, or drives ambulance vehicle to assure prompt and safe return to Hospital.
Performs appropriate duties following pre-hospital response.
Cleans ambulance and restocks equipment as required.
Performs designated maintenance tasks such as checking tire pressure and lights, gas and fluid levels, etc.
Informs supervisor of need for vehicle repairs, and repair or replacement of damaged or questionable equipment.
Accurately completes and processes all required forms and paperwork relating to calls and services rendered