ED Paramedic Full Time Night
Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Louisburg
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and
purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health
is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are
fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American
Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from
Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including
the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating,
fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting
and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find
yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO
donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical,
and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee
recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position
SummaryThe Paramedic will work in collaboration with all members of
the health care team to provide care to all Emergency Department
patients, under the direct supervision of the Emergency Services
Physician and general direction of the Emergency Services Director.
-They will work as part of a team with the Registered Nurse
accountable for the patient care assignment. Specific tasks can be
delegated by the RN or MD. Provide service across the lifespan
(infants, toddlers, preschool, adolescents, adults, and
geriatrics). Major responsibilities for this position are safety
and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and
procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety,
and professional development.Reports to: Director of Emergency
Services -Responsibilities of the PositionStart peripheral I.V.
with non-medicated fluid to keep line open.Insert and maintain
peripheral I.V. lock with normal saline or Heparin in normal
saline.Initiate and monitor oxygen including setting of flow
rate.Apply sterile dressings to wounds less than 48 hours
old.Perform basic life support including use of AED.Use of bag
valve mask respiratory ventilation as a part of code team
activities.Apply pulse oximeter and transcutaneous CO2
monitor.Perform phlebotomy.Perform capillary blood sugar
analysis.Perform 12-Lead ECG test.Recognize 12-Lead ECG and Cardiac
monitor arrhythmias.Provide control of bleeding with use of
dressings and elevation of body part.Provide spinal immobilization
and apply splints.Insert oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal
airways.Perform the technical task of medication administration as
determined appropriate for delegation by a licensed RN or LPN
clinician.Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of
practice.Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is
required. -Certifications/LicensesActive and valid Paramedic
License is required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the
American Heart Association is required upon hire.Completion of
Handle with Care course is required within 90 days of hire.Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) are required within six (6) months of hire.
-Required SkillsCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and
the ability to work with minimal supervision.Good communication and
computer skills; ability to work with others as a team to ensure
quality patient care.Major responsibilities for this position are:
safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks
and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service,
safety, and professional development. -Work ExperienceTwo years of
pre-hospital paramedic experience is preferred. -EEOC
StatementMaria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal
Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and
complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
against any employee or applicant for employment because of color,
race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status,
or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are
looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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