EMT Paramedic

Job Title

Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and GRMC hospital standards of practice.

Primarily Interacts with: Physicians, employees, clinical and non-clinical departments, patients, visitors, law enforcement and fire/rescue personnel.

Primary Functions

• Initially assess the condition of the patient and determine necessary course of action.
• Follow protocols and perform EMT-Paramedic level care when providing emergency and non-emergency care of the sick or injured patient.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and expertise in accordance with TDSHS standards for the EMT-Paramedic.
• Follow departmental policy on regular station duties including but not limited to:
• Daily vehicle checks for adequate equipment, supplies, and operation.
• Cleaning of vehicles and station as needed.
• Provide timely, accurate, documentation of patient care activities for the continuum of patient care and permanent patient records.
• Provide safe and timely transport of patients to healthcare facilities.
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

Ability to use equipment, tools, materials, machines: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator and other standard office equipment. Blood Pressure Cuffs, stethoscope, syringes, IV pumps, beds, scales, lifts, glucose monitors, suction equipment, ventilators, crash cart, miscellaneous medical equipment and DME.

Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic through Texas Department of State Health Services
• Valid Texas driver license with acceptable driving record and insurance at minimum limits
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Experience:

• One year EMT-Paramedic experience preferred.

Personal Job-Related Skills / Abilities:

• Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English; Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Physical:

• Walking: 80
• Squatting: 50
• Standing: 80
• Pulling up to 50lbs: 25
• Kneeling: 50
• Reaching: 50
• Sitting: 10
• Lifting up to 100lbs: 25
• Pushing up to 50lbs: 50
• Wrist/Finger Movements: 90
• Bending: 50
• Climbing: 10

Mental:

• Stress Level Moderate to High

Individual position core competencies:

• Quality
• Service Excellence
• Compassion
• Professionalism
• Fiscal Responsibility

Required education within first 60 days (if employee is from outside organization):

• GrahamRMC Orientation
• Department Orientation

Continuing/Annual Education and Training:

• As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position.
• Falling Star Program
• Safety Storm Program

ADA Requirements:

• 34-66% Extreme Heat
• 34-66% Extreme Cold
• 34-66% Extreme Swings in Temperature
• 34-66% Extreme Noise
• 34-66% Working Outdoors
• 34-66% Working Indoors
• 34-66% Mechanical Hazards
• 34-66% Electrical Hazards
• 34-66% Explosive Hazards
• 34-66% Fume/Odor Hazards
• 34-66% Dust/Mite Hazards
• 34-66% Chemical Hazards
• 34-66% Toxic Waste Hazards
• 34-66% Radiation Hazards
• 34-66% Wet Hazards
• 34-66% Heights
• 67%+ Perform unscheduled 24 hour work shifts, or as needed, to insure adequate staffing. This may include regular or overtime hours.

OSHA Classification:

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.