Paramedic

Paramedic Job Description

Vocational / Technical Degree in Emergency Medical Services (Required) 2 year / Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services (Preferred) Work Experience 1+ years Emergency Medicine Experience (Required) 1+ years Paramedic Experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Required Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Valid State of Georgia Paramedic license Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 6 months of hire Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire. Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Essential Functions PARAMEDIC CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct patient care as a member of the emergency care team. Patient care skills as defined by Georgia statutes for Paramedics in the state of Georgia. Clinical duties will primarily include rotations to any shift, based on patient care needs. Receive and or give report to supervisor or nurse as needed. Notify physician and (or) RN of significant changes in patient's response to treatment and care, symptoms of infection, disease, stress, reactions to medications, etc. Take patient's medical and social history. Arrange for ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Assist in development of patient care plan in consultation with supervisor or physician. Admit, transfer, transcribe orders, chart, complete charges, clerical duties when necessary. Take and record vital signs, measure and record intake and output, collect specimens; perform irrigation's; apply dressings, bandages, pads, compresses, packs, etc. Prepare and administer prescribed medications including intravenous solutions. Perform prescribed treatments. Observe and record: medications and treatments and patient reaction/response to same. Recognize emergencies and respond with proper protocol, i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, pulmonary ventilations by esophageal and endotracheal tube, endotracheal suction, emergency drugs, defibrillation, application of medical equipment, others, as established by medical staff. Perform catheterizations, suctioning, lavage, I.V.; apply sterile dressings; monitor patients. Apply first aid, perform patient assessment. Set up and prepare instruments, supplies, equipment and drugs and assist physician in treating patient. Respond to code calls and may direct code if no physician is available. Advanced airway management skills will be performed under direction of medical director (i.e. oral and nasal endotracheal intubations). Medication administration includes parenteral injections of: diuretics, anticonvulsants, hypertonic glucose, antihistamines, bronchodilators, emetics, narcotic antagonists, opioid antagonists, antiarrhythmic agents, vagolytic agents, chronotropic agents, alkalizing agents, analgesic agents, and vasopressor agents. Perform catheterizations, suctioning, lavage, peripheral intravenous catheter placement; apply sterile dressings; and monitor patients. Apply first aid, perform patient assessment. Obtain RN review on all patient assessments. Set up and prepare instruments, supplies, equipment and drugs and assist physician in treating patient. When necessary, respond to code calls. Advanced airway management skills will be performed under direction of medical director (i.e. oral and nasal endotracheal intubations). Keep supply carts equipped and ready for use. Support discharge / transfer process and patient escort / transport. CARE PROCESSES: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations. DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format. OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS: Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology. Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.