Paramedic - Emergency - 36 Hours/Week - Evenings

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional care within a culture of compassion and service. The position involves direct patient care, specimen collection, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Employees are valued and contribute to making a real difference in the communities served.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Associate’s Degree in Paramedicine required OR Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) training program required OR Graduate of an Paramedic Program required.
Minimum of 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.
EMS-Paramedic providing service in the hospital is employed by or serving as a volunteer member of an Emergency Medical Service licensed by the Department.
Must have current valid Paramedic Certification.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
Excellent interpersonal relations with patients, co-workers, physicians, and guests.
Respectable technical skills to assure patients safety.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal relations with patients, co-workers, physicians, and guests to ensure effective communication.
Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture.
Collects Microbiological specimens.
Assists with maintaining an environment conducive to the comfort and recovery of the patient.
Assists with or participates in certain procedures as directed by the RN and in accordance to nursing policy and procedure.
Assists patients in activities, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Directly responsible to the staff nurse and assists in the care of the patient by performing delegated activities utilizing the reciprocal process of the 4 Rights of Delegation.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
Provides assistance with special projects.
Performs ongoing assessments to determine the assigned patient's needs and implements interventions under the direction of the RN/MD.
Is familiar with, and follows, paramedic protocols and standards of care for their unit.
Uses current knowledge in paramedic practice based on standards and research literature.