Internal Transport - Sr Paramedic

Children's Health•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Paramedic operating in the Internal Transport/ACS setting will work as a clinical resource performing internal patient transfers and providing early recognition of decompensation of BLS and ALS patients during extended off-unit procedures. The Sr. Paramedic will work alone or in small teams to maintain the level of care received on the unit, including any existing medication infusions or airway equipment, and responding appropriately to emergencies with BLS. The Sr. Paramedic will be required to supplement the care of nursing and respiratory care staff during routine clinical duties and will work under nursing delegation when outside the Emergency Department. The Sr. Paramedic in the Internal Transport department will also assist in teaching Children's CPR program to families prior to discharge. In all settings, the Sr. Paramedic will assist in managing the customer service experience of the patient and their families.

Requirements

At least 2 years job related experience Req
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Req
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req
Either one of: Texas EMT-P license or Texas LP licensure Req
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days Req
ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification 180 Days Req

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year Experience in acute care/emergency setting Pref
At least 1 year Pediatric experience Pref
Any one of: BTLS, ITLS or PHTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) certification 180 Days Pref

Responsibilities

Perform BLS and advanced skills during patient care including, but not limited to: initiation of PIV catheters; priming IV fluids (excluding blood products); naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning and insertion of NG/OG tubes.
Assist in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS life saving skills, assisting with chest compressions.
Perform documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record per department and hospital guidelines.
Administer approved medications per physician order or protocol.
Apply family and patient centered care to all job aspects and support family during all phases of care.
Assist in the training and development of new staff to the department. Provides objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires.
Participate in meetings, committees, and maintain all required training.
Perform the transport of patients to procedures in adherence to hospital policy.
Provide objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires; perform basic and advanced skills in accordance with the ED Paramedic protocols; assist staff with the stabilization of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients.