Emergency Department Paramedic 3p-3a Part time 48/pay period

Emergency Department Paramedic

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Time Type: Part time

Sign-On Bonus: External Candidates Only: Up to $1,250.00

Retention Bonus: External Candidates Only, $1,250.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Cost Center: 4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BMH)

Under the supervision of the RN, the EMTP (Paramedic) performs direct patient care in the Trauma & Emergency Center. The EMTP provides care based on policies and procedures as approved by Bronson Methodist Hospital. The EMTP provides competent care to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations based on guidelines and competencies completed in the Trauma and upper side Emergency Center. Practices safely and confidentially as defined by hospital and departmental policy and procedure manual.

High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.

Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program required.

Three (3) years' experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting preferred.

Currently licensed as a EMTP (Paramedic) in the state of Michigan

BCLS Certification required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred, required within 1 year of hire.

PHTLS preferred, maintained or required after hire.

BTLS preferred, maintained or acquired after hire.

Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Excellent communication in customer service skills are required.

Basic computer skills preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well-lighted & temperature controlled environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts/equipment, or other hazardous conditions, infectious disease from blood/air borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to assess patients, by auscultation, visualization, palpation, percussion and manipulation. The employee is required to regularly talk and hear, stand and walk and perform fine motor skills. Must be able to occasionally stoop, crouch or kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations. Occasional sitting. Must have good body mechanics for lifting, carrying, bending, overhead stretching/reaching, and pulling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Performs and stressful or emotionally difficult situations.

Standards of Practice:

1. The licensed EMT-P (Paramedic) implements care as directed by the registered nurse.

2. Performed advanced skills and procedures as outlined in the attached skill sheet

3. Maintains clinical competency for jobrelated tasks and assignments

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Standards of Professional Performance:

1. The EMT-P (Paramedic) attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

2. The EMT-P (Paramedic) evaluates one's own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.

3. The EMT-P (Paramedic) interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

4. The EMT-P (Paramedic) collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

5. The EMT-P (Paramedic) integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.

6. The EMT-P (Paramedic) integrates research finding into practice.

7. The EMT-P (Paramedic) provides leadership in the profession.