Paramedic

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy•Omaha, NE

14d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, the Paramedic provides advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. The position rapidly assesses scenes and patient conditions, administers life-saving interventions, safely operates emergency vehicles, and documents care. The Paramedic takes patient assignments under RN oversight and works within the scope of practice defined by Nebraska and Iowa regulations and the Approved Skills and Procedures for Licensed EMS Providers document. The role includes direct patient care and emergency interventions, including administering medications other than high-risk medications, oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, EKGs, blood glucose testing, IV/IO/EJ access, Foley catheterization, wound care, splinting, bandaging, immobilization, CPR, and intubation under direct physician supervision. The Paramedic assesses, monitors, and documents patient status in the electronic medical record, and consults with supervising nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment needs. The Paramedic responds to emergencies, supports trauma care, assists with patient extrication and spinal stabilization, and carries out transportation and delegated patient care activities under the direction of registered nurses and emergency department physicians. The role also supports patient flow through transport within the Emergency Department and hospital campus, independent transport to inpatient units, order entry as directed, and assistance with patient demographic and billing information. The Paramedic follows scope-of-practice limitations, confidentiality requirements, organizational policies, and quality improvement initiatives, and reports care or practice concerns to appropriate leadership. The position promotes a professional, patient-centered environment through customer service, positive relationships with patients and staff, required meetings and training, continuing education, and care for assigned patients within approved acuity levels and competencies under RN supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current Nebraska Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure upon hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification or BLS Instructor certification upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ACLS Instructor certification within six months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or PALS Instructor certification within six months of hire.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements in good standing throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in an Emergency Department or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Rapidly assess scenes and patient conditions, administer life-saving interventions, and safely operate emergency vehicles.
Provide direct patient care and emergency interventions within scope of practice, including approved medications and procedures.
Assess and monitor patients, perform reassessments, and document vital signs, treatments, medications, and clinical observations in the EMR.
Consult with supervising nurses and physicians regarding patient condition and treatment needs.
Respond to emergency situations and participate in code and trauma activations.
Assist with patient extrication, spinal stabilization, transportation, and delegated patient care activities under RN and emergency department physician direction.
Transport patients within the Emergency Department and hospital campus, including independent transport to inpatient units.
Enter orders as directed and assist with obtaining patient demographic and billing information.
Follow scope-of-practice limitations, confidentiality requirements, CHI Health policies and procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
Report patient care or practice concerns to appropriate leadership.
Provide customer service, maintain positive relationships with patients and staff, attend required meetings and training, and complete continuing education requirements.
Provide care for assigned patients under RN supervision and within approved acuity levels and competencies.