Paramedic (PRN)

HOURS: DAYS OR NIGHTS VARY


RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Able to triage, assess, extricate (if applicable) and treat injured and sick persons.
• Responsibilities include life support, airway management, oxygen therapy, venous access, shock prevention, splinting, spinal immobilization, vehicular extraction.
• Ability to establish patient airway with oral and naso-pharyngeal airways, endotracheal intubation.
• Able to ventilate a patient with mask/abmu bag when necessary.
• Able to suction oral secretions.
• Immobilizes extremities on trauma patients; applies direct pressure to control hemorrhaging.
• Able to administer fluids and medications.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Able to assess pain and provide pain management.
• Interprets basic cardiac monitoring.
• Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in the scope of practice.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Adheres to ambulance policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Transports patients and supplies safely.
• Maintains ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Communicates clearly and concisely to co-workers, physicians, and nurses.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolutions of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignment measures of the department of nursing.
• Participates in continuing education programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION:


• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current EMT-Paramedic certification.


Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Other
Contact Information
Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources
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