Paramedic

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• Under the direction of ED Medical Director, The Emergency Department (ED) Paramedic Program is designed so that the Licensed Paramedic functions as a team member in the Emergency Department, working with the ED physicians, nurses and technicians. While in the ED, the EMT-P is responsible to adhere to the hospital Standards of Patient Care and Policies/Procedures and function within his/her scope of practice as defined on application. Pre-hospital LA EMS protocols do not apply within the confines of the ED - physician orders are required prior to interventions. The Paramedic will also function as a member of the patient transfer team when acute inter-facility transfers are required.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Under medical direction of the ED physician, is responsible for following prescribed standing orders, performs a variety of invasive and non -invasive therapies including but not limited to evaluation of the ill and injured, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation , drawing of blood samples for analysis, application of dressing and bandages, etc.
• Prepares concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Accurately documents all interventions and patient data in the Emergency Room record.
• Performs a variety of emergency medical treatment services at the basic and advanced life support levels at the direction of the Emergency Department physician.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary work team.
• Performs delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care under the direction of the physician.
• Reinforces patient/family teaching provided by the RN and documents appropriately.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs assigned tasks in an effective and timely manner.
• Communicates abnormal variances of date (vital signs, pain, labs etc) to appropriate staff.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Must have and maintain current state emergency medical technician and/or EMT-Paramedic License.
• Current certification/licensure as a Paramedic.
• 5 years field experience.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS
• Must be able to handle a significant number of stressful situations and be able to function calmly.
• Works smoothly and professionally within an environment where teamwork is essential.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting are minimal.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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