Paramedic- Full Time - Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Frances, IN

23h•$23 - $32

About The Position

The Paramedic provides clinical and technical support procedures and assists nurses and medical staff in delivering quality care. Duties are performed according to standards outlined in the competency-based evaluation tool. The position supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. The Paramedic provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing leadership, assesses and responds to patient needs and changes in condition, and performs clinical procedures within their scope of practice. The role collaborates with Emergency Department physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary partners, and maintains required licensure, certifications, and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Virginia State Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry.
CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to walk and stand constantly; use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 pounds; push and pull 20 pounds; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of, and as assigned by, the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Manager, Charge Nurse, or Team Leader.
Provide care demonstrating initiative, flexibility, responsibility, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Prioritize care based on patients’ physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow.
Assist patients with basic care needs and other duties related to their well-being, following established nursing policies and procedures.
Administer treatments and procedures within scope of practice as ordered by physicians and directed by professional nursing staff.
Communicate changes in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic study results to Emergency Department physicians.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Perform monitor technician duties as needed.
Obtain vital signs at a frequency appropriate to patient acuity and changes in condition.
Perform venipuncture, start IVs, collect and label specimens, and transport specimens appropriately.
Apply cardiac monitors as appropriate and perform 12-lead EKGs.
Provide treatment for cardiac emergencies, including medication management, defibrillation, cardioversion, and non-invasive pacing.
Set up sterile trays for suturing and other sterile procedures.
Insert Foley catheters when appropriate and document intake and output.
Collaborate with Emergency Services Associates, physicians, and ancillary partners verbally and through accurate documentation.
Demonstrate competence in medication management and administration.
Perform splinting and apply orthopedic adjuncts as ordered by physicians.
Set up and manage ventilators and BIPAP/CPAP machines; provide nebulizer treatments and obtain ABGs.
Perform respiratory-related treatments and tasks, including monitoring end-tidal CO2, following the pediatric asthma protocol, preparing for intubation with equipment such as a Glidescope and Bougie, and using a Pilot Balloon repair kit.
Maintain professional growth, development, regulatory requirements, and required education at the healthcare organization and department levels.
Maintain required licensure and certifications throughout employment.
Perform other appropriate duties within scope of practice, including duties of other care team members.