Paramedic

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

18d•$27 - $43

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and LifePACT Manager or designee, the Paramedic provides non-invasive patient care during transport, supports training and research, and maintains clinical skills, equipment, and knowledge of relevant literature. The role follows established policies, protocols, and procedures. It does not supersede the RN role after responsibility for a patient has been transferred from the paramedic to the RN. The Paramedic works in emergency care and transport settings, including remote locations and variable environments. The position may involve responding to emergencies, disasters, and major incidents; travel in ambulances and other vehicles or aircraft; and participation in clinical, medical simulation, research, and training activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position requires current Rhode Island EMT-Paramedic licensure, National Registry paramedic certification, and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. Candidates need at least one year of field EMS experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and the ability to meet the role’s extensive physical requirements. A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing, or a related field is preferred. EVOC certification is required within one year of employment.

Requirements

Current State of Rhode Island EMT-Paramedic license.
At least one year of field EMS experience; the posting also specifies one year of experience in emergency medical care.
Current Paramedic certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications; certifications must be maintained as mandated by the position.
Valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to read, speak, legibly write, and comprehend English without restriction.
Working knowledge of statistics, verbal and written English communication, computer use, and research methodology.
EVOC certification within one year of employment.
Ability to communicate positively and effectively with employees, patients, referring hospitals, and the community.
Ability to maintain clinical skills and knowledge within scope of practice, including patient assessment, history and physical, intra-osseous cannulation, medication dosing and administration, non-invasive airway management, 12-lead ECG monitoring and interpretation, and ventilator management.
Ability and preparedness for unrestricted travel in ambulances, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, and helicopters.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Ability to work in cramped quarters and varied weather conditions and to manage risks including hazardous materials.
Physical ability to run, climb, carry medical equipment, and lift patients; able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between two people. Annual agility testing is monitored.
Must be free of motion sickness or a history of motion sickness and of physical ailments that may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.
Ability to stand, walk, run, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, swim, balance, bend, and twist.
Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull 100 pounds or more; perform CPR; use patient lifting devices; bandage patients; and perform fine motor tasks such as intra-venous line insertion and use of a scalpel.
Adequate corrected far and near vision, hearing, and color discrimination for driving, reading, patient assessment, communication, and other job tasks.
Dynamic, explosive, and static strength and stamina to climb stairs with equipment and patients, run up stairs, carry equipment, lift and carry patients, escape hazards, and perform CPR for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing, or a related field.
Instructor status for ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive patient care alongside the critical care paramedic during transport, according to established standards, protocols, and policies under the physician medical director or designee.
Provide comprehensive, effective, and safe non-invasive care to patients transported by LifePACT.
Assist in developing patient care protocols and methods.
Participate in training curricula and research.
Attend required staff and educational meetings and remain current with relevant literature.
Assist with writing presentations and research papers for publication and may present findings at conferences.
Complete written and electronic patient documentation in accordance with Rhode Island Hospital and Rhode Island Department of Health: Division of EMS requirements, in a timely manner to expedite billing.
Perform public education, marketing, and outreach while maintaining a positive attitude toward patients, families, coworkers, other facility staff, and the public.
Maintain a clean operational environment; retrieve, stock, and clean medical equipment.
Report to remote locations for duty and respond on call to emergencies, disasters, and major incidents.
Perform data entry and clerical assistance.
Assist with Emergency Department communications and dispatch at and for the communications center, and perform other assigned duties.
Maintain clinical skill proficiency and knowledge within scope of practice, including patient assessment, intra-osseous cannulation, medication dosing and administration, airway management, 12-lead ECG monitoring and interpretation, and ventilator management.
Uphold LifePACT policies and procedures and safety standards established by Rhode Island Hospital and the Rhode Island Department of Health.