Paramedic Emergency Department Arnett

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic is responsible for caring for and treating ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations in the Emergency Department. The role includes relaying and receiving information about patients and their conditions, and complying with regulatory requirements, departmental and hospital policies, and safety practices while working within the scope of practice defined by the State of Indiana. The Paramedic must be prepared to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. Additional tasks include starting IVs, administering medications, working alongside registered nurses during trauma situations, and providing patient education and discharge information. The position requires knowledge of routine and special procedures, pharmacology and medication side effects, designated equipment and supplies, infection-prevention practices, observation and reporting of changes in patient condition, legal implications of patient care, and EMTALA.

Requirements

Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician certification program.
Graduate of a Paramedic Training Program approved by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission.
Current Paramedic licensure as specified by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission.
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the AHA.
Experience obtained through ambulance service, hospital, or military experience, plus an appropriate orientation period to perform assigned Emergency Department duties.
Knowledge of routine and special procedures.
Knowledge of pharmacology and recognition of side effects of administered medications.
Familiarity with designated equipment and supplies.
Understanding of personal hygiene and aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent infection.
Sufficient knowledge to observe and report changes in patient condition.
General awareness of legal implications of patient care activities and Paramedic performance in the Emergency Department.
Knowledge of EMTALA.

Nice To Haves

Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

Care for and treat ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Relay and receive information regarding patients and their conditions.
Comply with regulatory requirements, departmental and hospital policies, and safety practices while working within the Paramedic scope of practice defined by Indiana.
Provide appropriate care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
Begin IVs and administer medications.
Work alongside registered nurses during trauma situations.
Provide education and discharge information to patients.
Observe and report changes in patient condition.
Use routine and special procedures, designated equipment, and supplies appropriately.
Apply infection-prevention practices, including personal hygiene and aseptic and sterile techniques.