PARAMEDIC ED ANNA PRN
About The Position
The Paramedic provides quality care to patients of all ages under the direction of the Medical Director and in accordance with Texoma Medical Center’s philosophy, goals, and objectives. The role reports to the charge nurse for shift assignments and direction of assigned duties. Under the supervision of the Medical Director and direction of a healthcare practitioner, the Paramedic provides direct and indirect patient care within a defined scope of practice, including observation, specified treatments and procedures, environmental and personal safety, effective communication, data collection within certification responsibilities, and appropriate charting. The Paramedic collaborates with registered nurses and medical providers to care for adult medical and trauma patients using advanced skills and judgment. Duties include ECG interpretation, IV therapy, and initiating approved protocol orders and guidelines in the emergency department. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
- Licensed Paramedic (LP) or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the state of Texas.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other required Emergency Cardiovascular Care Healthcare Provider courses must be completed before working in a clinical setting; courses will be provided during new-hire orientation or upon transfer according to RQI program guidelines.
- Complete Handle With Care within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate arrhythmia competency by achieving a score of 90% on testing within 90 days.
- Interface with healthcare workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital or hospital environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care to patients of all ages under the direction of the Medical Director.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Medical Director and direction of a healthcare practitioner.
- Perform patient observation and specified treatments and procedures within the defined scope of practice.
- Promote environmental and personal safety and communicate effectively.
- Collect pertinent data within certification responsibilities and document it appropriately.
- Collaborate with registered nurses and medical providers to care for adult medical and trauma patients.
- Perform ECG interpretation and IV therapy.
- Initiate approved protocol orders and guidelines for patients in the emergency department.
- Report to the charge nurse for shift assignments and direction of assigned duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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