Paramedic (CCP) - Pediatric Unit (0.6 Variable)

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

15d

About The Position

The Paramedic supports Mercy’s patient-centered care philosophy as part of the interdisciplinary team. Under the general supervision of a supervising registered nurse or physician, the Paramedic facilitates goal-directed patient care, performs designated procedures, and responds to changing and emergent situations within the pediatric unit. The role may also involve floating to other hospital departments. The Paramedic performs patient-care and unit-support duties, including taking measurements, collecting health histories and medication lists, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications, assisting with patient flow, and supporting the primary RN. Pediatric-unit responsibilities include procedures and assessments for adult and pediatric patients, laboratory testing, newborn screening, specimen handling, inventory and equipment quality checks, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Critical Care Paramedic certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Complete Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training and submit proof to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) before completing orientation.
Education or related experience sufficient to obtain the required licensure.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills and abilities.
Sound background in emergency medical care.
Ability to provide safe and effective patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient-care or paramedic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate goal-directed patient care under the general supervision or direction of a supervising RN or physician.
Measure and document patient statistics, including vital signs, height, and weight.
Manage room turnover and patient flow; collect health histories and medication lists; transcribe orders; prepare patients for physician examinations; and provide instruction as directed by an RN or physician.
Administer oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications; demonstrate basic knowledge of medication purposes, side effects, and administration procedures.
Follow standard precautions and Mercy safety guidelines, perform job-specific safety duties, and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries.
Maintain aseptic principles and sterile technique, and demonstrate basic anatomical knowledge related to procedures.
Once trained by MMC personnel, perform IV/IO insertion, NG/OG tube placement, and Foley catheterization for adult and pediatric patients.
Cover for the primary RN during breaks and assist with assignments as directed; complete primary and ongoing physical and psychosocial assessments, including pain reassessments.
Assist the primary RN as a second staff member in verifying medications and infusions.
Administer and appropriately waste intravenous medications, including narcotics for pain management, and administer IV fluids.
Transport patients with blood products hanging.
Receive critical laboratory values and follow the Critical Results in Test policy.
Perform laboratory draws and point-of-care testing on adults and pediatric patients.
Perform and document standard newborn testing, including metabolic, CCHD, and hearing screenings.
Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and delivered to the laboratory or pathology promptly.
Collaborate with Sterile Processing as needed to maintain an adequate inventory of clean instruments.
Complete unit-required quality-control checks for blanket and fluid warmers, glucometers, and medical gases.
Participate in supply inventory control, including expiration-date and par-level checks; communicate ordering needs to authorized Pediatrics personnel; and stock and rotate supplies in supply areas, carts, and rooms.
May be trained to perform pediatric charge-duty responsibilities.
Perform other assigned duties, including floating to other hospital departments.