Paramedic

ParamedicFillmore County Hospital - Geneva, NE 68361OverviewPosition Type Full TimeDescriptionPOSITION PURPOSE: Provides care to patients utilizing the developed plan of care. The Paramedic will also provide emergency medical care to patients presenting that are acutely ill or injured.QUALIFICATIONS:Current Paramedic License (EMT-P) in the State of NebraskaBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Previous Paramedic experience preferredGENERAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divideAbility to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / proceduresAbility to write reports and correspondenceAbility to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providersAbility to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performanceESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs evaluation/assessment of patients in an efficient and effective manner.Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.Performs efficiently and safely within scope of practice.Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate the medical care of the patient.Performs and maintains documentation.Communicates effectively.Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:The Compliance Policy.Completes all on-line training annually and as assigned.All department and organization-wide policies.Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.Performs other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE:Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:Communication & InteractionCustomer Service & RespectTeamworkTelephone CommunicationSafety, Pride &OwnershipProfessional AppearanceAbides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:AuthenticityIntegrityAwarenessCouragePerseveranceFaithPurposeVisionFocusEnthusiasmServiceLeadershipESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Activity - Not Applicable - Occasionally - Frequent - ContinuousSitting - XStanding - XWalking - XClimbing - XDriving - XLifting (floor to waist level) - 50 lbs. - 25 lbs. - 10 lbs.Lifting (waist level and above) - 50 lbs. - 25 lbs. - 10 lbs.Lifting (shoulder level and above) - 50 lbs. - 25 lbs. - 10 lbs.Carrying objects - XPush/Pull - 300 lbs. - 150 lbs. - 10 lbsTwisting - XBending - XReaching forward - XReaching overhead - XSquat/kneel/crawl - XWrist position deviation - XPinching/fine motor activities - XKeyboard use/repetitive motion - XTaste - XTalk - XSmell - XSensory Requirements - Not Applicable - Accurate 20/40 - Very Accurate 20/20Near Vision - XFar Vision - XNot Applicable - Yes - NoColor Discrimination - XNot Applicable - Accurate - Minimal - ModerateDepth Perception - XHearing - XEnvironment Requirements - Not Anticipated - Reasonably AnticipatedOccupational Exposure Risk Potential - XBloodborne Pathogens - XChemical - XAirborne Communicable Disease - XExtreme Temperatures - XRadiation - XUneven Surfaces or Elevations - XExtreme Noise Levels - XDust/Particulate Matter - XOther (List) - XShift Requirements - 8 hrs/day - 10 hrs/day - 12 hrs/day - Other (varied)Usual workday hours - XNot Applicable - Yes - NoRegular, punctual attendance for assigned shifts - XAvailable to work overtime - X