Paramedic

Paramedic JobQualifications: 2 year / Associate Degree in Paramedic (Preferred) Work Experience: 2 - 3 years Paramedic Experience (Required) Licenses and Certifications: Required Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) State of Georgia Paramedic LicenseEssential FunctionsCLINICAL JOB DUTIES:Provide assistance to internal and external departments to ensure patient satisfaction.Cooperates with other units to achieve division objectives and maintain good employee relations.Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code.Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation.PATIENT CARE DUTIES:Provide direct patient care to all patients and family.Admit, transfer, discharge patients, transcribe orders, charting, complete charges, and clerical duties when necessary.Take and record vital signs, measure and record intake and output.Take and prescribe physician's orders to appropriate records, cards, schedules, lists, etc.Receive and give reports to supervisor or nurse as needed.Initiate discharge/transfer process and provide for patient escort.Keep emergency supply cart equipped and ready for use.Maintain controlled drug records.DOCUMENTATION:Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.Uses correct terminology.Conforms to required style and format.CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.CARE PROCESSES:Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.Bases care decisions on plan of care.Monitors and documents patient response.Establishes rapport with clients.Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.Provides effective interventions.Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.Understands equipment operation.Maintains equipment in working order.Troubleshoots equipment problems.Uses technology to increase productivity.Adapts to new technologyAdditional Duties:Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.