Paramedic , Emergency Department, Full-Time. Flexible Shift

AirCare - ALS Paramedic - Ground Transports - High-Point Base

Shift: 3rd

Department: 11598 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Patient Transport

Status: Full time

Rotating 2-2-3 Night shift High Point Base 7pm - 7am

A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.

Licensure Certification and/or Registration

Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic preferred. Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical emotional spiritual cultural religious and environmental needs. This includes rapid evaluation of life threatening emergencies implementation of prescribed therapies within scope of practice collaboration with nursing and medical team to establish treatment goals. Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team. Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community. Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations. Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record. Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team. Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates the organization's patient promise at all times Facilitates optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures the safety and security of all patients.

Neonates pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics. Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel providers patients and visitors Ability to push stretchers wheelchairs carts and equipment Communicates clearly concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws local ordinances established policies procedure and protocols

Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions Moderate noise environment Subject to many interruptions Handles absentee replacement on short notice Required to wear PPE

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Transports patients from referral facilities and EMS to the Medical Center. Provides patient care performs advanced practice skills as needed and collaborates with Medical Control Officer and other multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care to patients being transported.