Paramedic - M.I.C.U. - PT

Capital Health • Newport, RI

204d • $30

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Minimum Pay: $30.46

Requirements

• Valid EMT certification.
• Experience in emergency medical services.
• Ability to perform advanced medical procedures as required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced life support certification.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Responds to dispatched emergency assignments expeditiously.
• Maintains a state of readiness to be able to respond to an assignment within sixty seconds under most circumstances.
• Assesses patient's current condition through physical and verbal exam via patient or others present.
• Collects all available pertinent patient information from patient, family and friends, medical records, and medications.
• Documents and relays accurately the patient's medications, dosage, and frequency to assure medical reconciliation whenever conditions permit.
• Provides appropriate and accurate patient report to medical control as indicated.
• Performs infusion, medication administration, intubation and other advanced skills as listed under NJAC 8:41 including but not limited to continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring, cardiac pacing, needle thoracotomy, central line access, intravenous, and intraosseous access.
• Performs a rapid clinical assessment and determines if life threatening criteria is present.
• Interprets the limited history and physical exam while using caution to identify potential underlying critical issues.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and seeks appropriate medical consult or when indicated, implements standing orders, or radio failure protocols.
• Follows physician orders accurately and safely.
• Adheres to standing order and radio failure protocols as written.
• Assures orders received are appropriate for the patients condition.
• Requests orders tactfully to adequately address patients needs including appropriate pain management.
• Identifies need for immediate response based on patient assessment.
• Repeats back to the medical control physician all verbal orders to confirm medication or dosages and treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates safety in all aspects of daily activities.
• Completes accurately a vehicle check sheet and assures safety concerns are addressed.
• Drives defensively while obeying New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission laws and follows emergency driving principles and practices that promote safe driving and minimize risk of injury or incident to life or property.
• Practices safe environmental and patient contact principles.
• Adheres to universal precautions when risk of contact with bodily fluids is anticipated.
• Assures sharps are accounted for and appropriately disposed of in accordance with CHS policies and procedures.
• Precepts new employees, students, and observers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.
• Physical health benefits.
• Retirement and savings plans.
• Caregiving support.
• Emotional wellbeing resources.
• Transportation benefits.
• Robust PTO plan.
• Overtime eligibility for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed