Paramedic - Emergency Department - Night Shift- Camden Campus

Job Title

Reports To: Nurse Manager & Clinical Leaders

Titles Supervised: None

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula, venti mask, blow by and non-rebreather. Manual maneuvers to open and control the airway. Insertion of airway adjuncts into oropharynx, nasopharynx.

2. Ventilation management Bag Valve Mask. Suctioning upper mouth, and upper airway.

3. CPAP/BiPAP administration and management.

4. Chest tube monitoring. Assist physician with placement.

5. Perform simple and comprehensive patient assessment. Able to function paired with a RN for patient assignment.

6. Obtains vitals signs manually and automatically. Holter Monitor applications, B/P monitor applications, SpO2 monitor applications, ETcO2 monitor applications. Blood chemistry analysis. Demonstrates competent Foley catheter insertion using the sterilization technique.

7. Obtaining peripheral venous blood specimens. Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance; includes removal as needed. Utilizes correct procedure for the collection, labeling, and transport of specimens. Able to place External Jugular as well as Ultrasound guided IV's. Administers medications following BLS, ACLS, PALS protocols under physician direction.

8. Interosseous device insertion and removal. Manual external CPR.

9. Performs routine EKGs (monitoring and interpretation), Responds to Code Blue and other monitoring situations in the ECC as well as throughout the hospital.

10. Manual cervical stabilization and cervical collar use. Manual stabilization of orthopedic trauma. Spinal motion restriction. Splinting.

11. Contributes to patient data base by collecting and documenting information such as height, weight, allergies, vital signs and intake and output measurements. Assists with patient admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges. Always correctly identifies patient by name and assures that proper name band is secured to wrist prior to meals, procedures and treatments.

12. Accurately and timely reports observations, vital signs, or other pertinent patient information to Licensed Independent Practitioner.

13. Demonstrates awareness of environmental stimuli and seeks to minimize harmful or stressful factors; i.e., noise, temperature, light and odors. Provides for the privacy of patients and families and keeping the safety of the patient in mind.

14. Assists in teaching patients self care, to include crutch walking, catheter care, and splint care, and encourages patients to achieve independence within their limitations.

15. Performs Triage function in Emergency Care Center setting. Accurately sorts patients and guides them to start of care in HUB or Main ECC. Main patients would need cardiac monitor, non-ambulatory, or psych crises.

16. Identifies opportunities for improvement and participates in performance improvement activities as directed.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Preferred: High School or better.

Experience

Two years of experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting preferred.

Licensure

Paramedic Licensure to practice in the State of Georgia

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

American Heart Association BLS Certification required within the first week of orientation and maintained through employment. ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire.

Age Competencies

Infants 1 day to 3 years

Children 3 to 12 years

Adolescents 12 to 18 years

Adults 18 to 70 years

Elderly Adults, including frail elderly, > 70 years

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands - Continuous Over 70% - Frequent40% - 69% - Occasional15% - 39% - RarelyUp to 15%

Standing - X

Walking - X

Climbing - X

Bending - X

Crouching - X

Pushing/Pulling - X

Carrying - X

Lifting/Lowering 1-15 lbs. - X - X

15 - 30 lbs. - X

30 - 50 lbs. - X

Over 50 lbs. - X

Fine Hand/Eye Coordination - X

Color Discrimination - X

Hearing Acuity - X

Visual Acuity - X

Mental Demands - Continuous Over 70% - Frequent40% - 69% - Occasional15% - 39% - RarelyUp to 15%

Concentration on detail - X

Attention span of 1+ hours on a task - X

Ability to remember multiple tasks - X

Oral communication - X

Written communication - X

Working Conditions - Continuous Over 70% - Frequent40% - 69% - Occasional15% - 39% - RarelyUp to 15%

Exposure to blood and body fluids - X

Exposure to toxins, cytotoxins, poisons - X

Exposure to extreme heat, cold, temp fluctuations - X

Exposure to hazardous chemicals - X

Exposure to radiation - X

Other

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Southeast Georgia Health System