Hospital Paramedic, Emergency Department (Full-time, Variable)

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. This role works under Prisma Health Ambulance Service with daily direction from the on-duty charge nurse and attending Physician. The Hospital Paramedic assesses and treats patients according to clinical operating guidelines and serves as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication, documentation, feedback, and assistance as needed or requested. The position ensures patient safety, attends required meetings and in-services, and contributes to the growth and development of self and the department. Maintaining good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff is essential, as is maintaining competence with the charting system.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience as a field paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience in a hospital.
Paramedic, State and National Registry Certified
Knowledge and skills for State Medical Board Approved Medications for Credentialed Paramedics
Knowledge and skills for State Medical Board Approved Skills for Credentialed Paramedics

Responsibilities

Collects data and completes patient's orders utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools.
Completes appropriate forms.
Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention.
Identifies patient priorities for patient plan of care and validates these priorities with the healthcare team members and documents appropriately.
Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the Paramedic scope of practice.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.
Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing known resources internal and external to the unit.
Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice (EHR, Pyxis, Telemetry, emergency equipment).
Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs.
Participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
Attends meetings and in services as required by departmental policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.