Paramedic Emergency Department Arnett

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides care and treatment to ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations in the Emergency Department. The role relays and receives information about patients and their conditions, and complies with regulatory requirements, departmental and hospital policies, safety practices, and the scope of practice for a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. The Paramedic must be able to care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. Additional duties 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, patient observation and reporting, legal implications of patient care, and EMTALA.

Requirements

Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician certification program.
Graduate of a Paramedic Training Program and hold current Paramedic licensure as specified by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission.
Hold current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
Have experience obtained through ambulance service, hospital, or military experience, followed by an appropriate orientation period to perform 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.
Basic understanding of personal hygiene and aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent the spread of infection.
Sufficient knowledge to observe and report changes in patient condition.
General awareness of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Paramedic 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

Provide care and treatment to 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, safety policies and practices, and the Indiana Paramedic scope of practice.
Care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
Start IVs and administer medications.
Work alongside registered nurses during trauma situations.
Provide patient education and discharge information.
Observe patients and report changes in their condition.
Use routine and special procedures and designated equipment and supplies while following infection-prevention practices.