Paramedic Transport Air Ground Float

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Riverside, CA

21d•$29 - $44

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation in a timely manner. Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the State of Illinois/Wisconsin and Mercyhealth. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the program leadership. Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures. Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Mercyhealth. Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attends educational programs as required by the medical director. Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, simulation, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed. Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in on-boarding/orientation of new partners and students. Clearly communicates program goals and objectives. Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Mercyhealth. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies within program transport vehicles to deliver patient care. Assist with the routine maintenance of the ambulance, equipment and facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and professional appearance to insure rapid response to all transport requests. Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings, mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. Functions as a CCTT ground team member by attending pre-call briefings and post-call debriefings. Assists in pre-call, i.e., radio, navigational, and weather observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts safety briefings as needed. Participates regularly in Mercyhealth meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities. Maintains a clean work and patient environment. Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner. Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately provides information or relays messages to patients and staff. Maintains and orders supplies- Including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies within departments/ambulances. Performs venipuncture, IV access, 12-lead acquisition, blood glucose analysis, and CPR as ordered/directed. Serves as a resource to neonatal/pediatric partners. Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Mercyhealth. Floats to outlying Mercyhealth facilities (Janesville, Rockford, Walworth, Harvard) based on identified needs/staffing models. Directs visitors to patients' rooms. Maintains medical records of current patients. Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed. CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three (3) years’ (minimum of 4000 hours) recent experience in a busy 911 system an ALS experience
National Registry Certificate required
Paramedic license in the State of practice is required
Dual State of Illinois and Wisconsin licensure required within 90 days
Current AHA BLS/CPR required
Current Certification of AHA ACLS and PALS required within 90 days
EVOC Driving course completion within (3) months of hire
Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required within (3) three months of hire
National Institute Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within (1) one year of hire
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within (9) nine months of hire date
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) attendance required within (1) year of hire
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, and Hazmat within 90 days
Specialty certification: FP-C required within two (2) years of hire
Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS), within (2) two years of hire
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy
For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring)
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong organizational skills, effective verbal communication, written communication, quality customer service, grammar/spelling, read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, basic PC
Manage stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately, handles multiple priorities, works independently
Preform repetitive task/motions, distinguish colors, hear alarms/telephones/tape recorder normal speaking voice, have good manual dexterity, have good eye-hand foot coordination, ability to see

Nice To Haves

Preferred: five (5) years’ Additional years of experience
Previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
Maintains thorough patient care documentation in a timely manner
Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the State of Illinois/Wisconsin and Mercyhealth
Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
Communicates educational needs to the program leadership
Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures
Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Mercyhealth
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Attends educational programs as required by the medical director
Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource
Participates regularly in departmental activities, simulation, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities)
Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed
Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in on-boarding/orientation of new partners and students
Clearly communicates program goals and objectives
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Mercyhealth
Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed
Maintains adequate supplies within program transport vehicles to deliver patient care
Assist with the routine maintenance of the ambulance, equipment and facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and professional appearance to insure rapid response to all transport requests
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings, mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment
Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
Functions as a CCTT ground team member by attending pre-call briefings and post-call debriefings
Assists in pre-call, i.e., radio, navigational, and weather observation activities
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment
Conducts safety briefings as needed
Participates regularly in Mercyhealth meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities)
Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities
Maintains a clean work and patient environment
Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner
Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately provides information or relays messages to patients and staff
Maintains and orders supplies- Including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies within departments/ambulances
Performs venipuncture, IV access, 12-lead acquisition, blood glucose analysis, and CPR as ordered/directed
Serves as a resource to neonatal/pediatric partners
Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Mercyhealth
Floats to outlying Mercyhealth facilities (Janesville, Rockford, Walworth, Harvard) based on identified needs/staffing models
Directs visitors to patients' rooms
Maintains medical records of current patients
Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed