Paramedic- PRN

Johnson County Hospital•Tecumseh, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides care at emergency medical situations under the supervision of the charge nurse, assessing patients and their surroundings, delivering emergency procedures, and stabilizing patients for transport. The role also supports the nursing floor as needed, including triaging emergency department patients and providing ongoing care through discharge or transfer. Intake duties include obtaining and documenting vital signs, medication histories, and allergies, and coordinating with nursing staff to support smooth patient care transitions. The Paramedic maintains patient confidentiality and follows infection-control, medication-administration, and equipment and supply storage procedures. The position also involves maintaining required certifications, participating in continuing education, and supporting EMS operations through equipment, vehicle, and station maintenance, public education and relations, and emergency medical service training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Paramedic license in the State of Nebraska.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PHTLS certification or equivalent.
Current PALS certification.
Two years of experience as a Paramedic.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented and organized.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical assistance, including CPR, AED use, shock prevention, bleeding control, and prevention of spinal damage.
Administer intravenous medications and drips, and provide oxygen.
Perform endotracheal intubations.
Evaluate patients’ conditions and determine appropriate treatment.
Monitor and stabilize patients while transporting them to a hospital.
Assist with transferring patients to other hospitals’ emergency units.
Help calm patients’ family members and the public at emergency scenes.
Document the medical treatment provided to patients.
Clean equipment after use and check and replace damaged or used supplies.
Maintain equipment and BLS and ALS inventory, and account for medications on each EMS unit.
Assist with vehicle, equipment, and station maintenance, public education, public relations, and emergency medical service training.
Support the nursing floor as needed, including triaging emergency department patients and providing care through discharge or transfer.
Perform intake procedures, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, medication histories, and allergies.
Collaborate with nursing staff to support patient care transitions.
Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications.
Protect patient privacy and follow infection-control, medication-administration, and equipment and supply storage procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.