Paramedic Full Time Nights

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Paramedic assists nursing and physician staff with patient care in the emergency room and med/surg unit and serves as an active member of the rapid response team. Duties must be performed consistently with the organization’s mission, CARES values, and standards, within the applicable scope of care and Oklahoma State Department of Health standards. The Paramedic practices under the license of the Emergency Services Medical Director and the direction of the Facility CNO. The role involves collaborating in patient assessment, gathering and documenting relevant data, reporting changes in patient condition, and carrying out the plan of care under RN direction. The Paramedic performs procedures within their licensure and approved delegated scope, supports patient monitoring and communication, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and properly stocked workplace and functioning equipment. The position also includes clerical and telephone duties when assigned to desk duty.

Requirements

Current Oklahoma State Licensed Paramedic license.
Computer and office equipment skills.
BLS healthcare provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in the timely, consistent, and systematic assessment of patients and situations.
Assist RNs with collecting admission data for patients presenting to the emergency department and with initiating appropriate procedures.
Gather assessment data as frequently as necessary and document relevant information before the patient is released or discharged.
Notify the ED provider and/or assigned nurse when a patient’s condition changes.
Obtain and interpret information in a manner understandable to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Implement the plan of care under RN direction and provide care according to the prescribed plan, policies, and procedures.
Perform procedures within the Paramedic’s licensure and complete other approved delegated tasks.
Delegate appropriate, approved tasks to unlicensed health care providers.
Recognize dysrhythmias and promptly notify the assigned nurse and/or physician when warranted by the patient’s condition.
Monitor patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring while transporting them to another department.
Communicate effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and hospital business.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace stocked with necessary supplies; conduct room walk-throughs and restock rooms at the beginning of each shift.
Maintain equipment, instruments, and trays in good working order; report and label faulty equipment, return it to the appropriate department, and ensure replacement equipment is obtained.
Use appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECGs, and perform 12-lead ECGs according to policy and procedure.
Perform clerical duties when assigned to desk duty, answer phones professionally, and use the overhead paging system professionally.