Paramedic II, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, ED

Paramedic

The paramedic is responsible for the delivery of care to assigned patients to include assessment, implementation, coordination, teaching, consulting, and evaluation of patient care according to scope of practice. Enhances quality and professionalism of patient care practices, attains knowledge and competency, and participates in shared decision making.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains vital signs, gathers patient data and records on patient chart.
• Initiate IV, IO infusions, access indwelling and implanted IV ports.
• Sets up suture trays and other sterile fields.
• Applies dressings.
• Assists with/applies orthopedic devices including but not limited to ace wraps, crutches, knee immobilizers, finger splints and wrist splints.
• Assists patient with emergent needs.
• Provides psychosocial support for patients and their families/significant others as needed.
• Administers ACLS interventions at the direction and supervision of the attending physician.
• Administers IV, PO, IM, IN medications per hospital scope.
• Initiate, maintain and monitor IV infusion, blood and blood components.
• Performs advanced airway management by direct physician order only.
• Performs cardioversion, manual defibrillation, and transcutaneous pacing as directed by physician order.
• Performs assessments, interventions and educations to patients.

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate of Science in Paramedicine or related healthcare degree from an accredited college preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience as a paramedic or 3 years of experience as a paramedic in a high volume patient care setting.
• Previous aeromedical, KBEMS critical care endorsement or clinical ER experience preferred.

Licensure:

• Kentucky Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required.

Certification:

• BLS, ACLS, PALS American Heart Association

Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability: Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice. Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one's own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.

Computer Skills: Demonstrated computer management skills. Considerable knowledge of computer applications.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit; Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve; Working together as a team to achieve our goals; Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback; Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve; Using our resources wisely; Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health.