Paramedic: PRN

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

About The Position

The Paramedic is a member of the Emergency Department team, delivering care to patients with varying degrees of acute illness or injury. Under the supervision and direction of an Emergency Department physician and registered nurse, the Paramedic sorts patients, gathers information, and provides interventions within the scope of Ohio State Law. The role requires effective interaction with patients, families, significant others, and other healthcare team members. Paramedics are expected to actively seek opportunities to participate in patient care while maintaining emergency care standards. The Paramedic assists with assessment, patient and family instruction, and documentation and communication of patient information and care. Clinical duties include life- or limb-saving measures; recognizing cardiac dysrhythmias and performing ACLS interventions; and intubating patients under direct physician supervision and direction. Other care includes comfort, non-medication pain control, and emotional support; urinary catheterization; EKGs and cardiac monitoring; IV/IO access and fluid infusion; nasogastric or orogastric tube insertion; wound preparation and care; splinting and immobilization; aerosol treatments and oxygen administration; restraints and seizure precautions; vital signs; specimen collection; ISTAT procedures; and assistance with examinations and procedures. The Paramedic may also serve on trauma and stroke teams. The role includes maintaining the unit and patient care areas, stocking equipment and supplies, identifying non-functioning equipment for Clinical Engineering, completing work orders, supporting safety, charging for equipment and supplies, and assisting with supply ordering when designated. This is a PRN role with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month, including 12 hours on a weekend shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited paramedic training program.
Current State of Ohio EMT-Paramedic certification.
At least one year of experience in pre-hospital emergency care.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Ability to work with acutely ill patients, including in emergency situations.
Knowledge of equipment used in the clinical area, including unit-specific competency orientation, reference manuals, and consultation resources.
Ability to read and write small letters and numbers and perform complex arithmetic and financial applications.

Nice To Haves

National Registry certification is preferred.
PALS certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessment through information gathering, and help instruct patients and families.
Document and communicate patient information and care provided.
Perform life-saving or limb-saving measures, recognize cardiac dysrhythmias, and perform ACLS interventions.
Intubate patients under direct physician supervision and at the physician’s direction.
Provide directed patient care, including comfort measures, non-medication pain control, emotional support, and general information.
Perform straight and indwelling Foley catheter insertion.
Obtain and appropriately label 12-lead EKGs and initiate cardiac monitoring.
Initiate IV/IO access and fluid infusion at the physician-ordered rate, or initiate a saline lock.
Insert nasogastric or orogastric tubes.
Prepare wounds and suture trays, assist physicians with suturing when needed, and cleanse, dress, and irrigate wounds.
Apply commercially manufactured splints, slings, wraps, casts, collars, and other listed immobilizers.
Initiate aerosol treatments per physician order and administer oxygen using the specified delivery equipment as needed.
Assist with application of soft or Tuff Cuff restraints and initiate seizure precautions.
Measure vital signs, including orthostatic vital signs, and obtain specimens for laboratory testing, label them appropriately, and send them to the lab.
Perform ISTAT procedures and daily quality assurance.
Assist with pelvic or vaginal examinations when applicable, lumbar punctures, visual acuity checks, eye and ear irrigation, and setup of sterile equipment and supplies for procedures.
Participate as a trauma and stroke team member.
Maintain the unit by stocking equipment and linens, emptying linen bags, stocking suture carts, cleaning carts and patient care areas, and keeping hallways clear.
Tag non-functioning equipment for Clinical Engineering and complete work orders.
Help ensure the safety of coworkers, patients, visitors, and themselves.
Charge for equipment and supplies and assist with ordering supplies when designated.