Ground Paramedic - ED (per diem)

Emergency Dept Services (Billings Clinic Hospital)

Shift: Varies

Employment Status: Per Diem

Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $22.78 - 28.48

Job Description

Responsible for assisting with patient care tasks in accordance with scope of practice and under the direction or supervision of the medical director. Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians/Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Performs patient care in the Emergency Department and ground medical transports within the defined scope of practice for specific education/certification level and as directed or supervised by the charge nurse and/or physician. Complies with applicable State of Montana rules and regulations, Emergency Department and Billings Clinic policies and procedures.

Ensures adequate supply stocking. Informs appropriate personnel of equipment needing repair and initiates work requisitions.

Actively participates in covering the staffing needs of the department.

Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.

Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.

Knowledge of medications and their correct administration, based on age of the patient and their clinical condition and per EMS core curriculum.

Follows the five (5) medication rights.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes safety rounds of patients.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients.

Interacts professionally with patient/family.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.

Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Manages and operates equipment safely.

Collaborates in the coordination of patient care as necessary.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Maintains all required competencies per skills checklist.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.

Radio communications

EMS dispatching

Hospital and transport protocols pertaining to the MedFlight transport team

Patient care and assessment principles within scope of license/certification

Infection control and safety practices

Professional communication skills, both verbal and written

Patient care and assessment skills within scope of licensure/certification

Analytical and assessment skills

Prioritizing patient care needs

Public relations

Incorporate cultural diversity and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric

Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships

Work independently and in cooperation with others

Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities

React calmly and professionally during emergent or difficult situations

Pay close attention to details

Push, pull, lift and carry weights when transporting patients and supplies

Errors in relaying information or discourteous interaction could result in embarrassment and/or loss of integrity, revenue and/or market position for Billings Clinic

Scope of work encompasses communications with diverse groups of people ranging from public to other health care providers

May encounter patients with a wide variety of needs requiring quick responses

Education

2 Year / Associate Degree AAS in Paramedic Medicine

Experience

3 years of prior experience in an applicable field within the last 5 years

Certifications and Licenses

BLS, ACLS & PALS Certification required

PHTLS or TPATC

NRP, STABLE

Montana license/certification as a Paramedic

Other Minimum Qualifications

Current Montana Drivers license and the ability to be insured to operate BC vehicles

Must be free of motion sickness or free from a reoccurring history of motion sickness which may interfere with patient care of a critical patient with limited personnel available.

Must be able to perform minimum qualifications of MedFlight EMT - Basic/Intermediate Level I

Additional scope of practice responsibilities:

Basic and Advanced airway maneuvers, including intubation, LMA, video layngoscopy, and cricothyroidotomy

Medication knowledge and administration

Pharmacology indications/contraindications/side effects

IV Medication administration per protocol

Critical care Medications including ACLS drugs, vasoactive medications

IV Pump knowledge/utilization

12- Lead EKG knowledge/interpretation/communication

Stroke knowledge/identification/communication

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.