Paramedic (PRN) Varied Shifts Emergency Dept - Mountain City, TN
SCOPE OF POSITION
Provides specific care to any patient requiring emergency treatment. Establishes effective working relationships with coworkers and clients. Exercises initiative and responds appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizes the importance of and promotes public relations with the community. Respects the confidential nature of information regarding patients and hospital affairs. Demonstrates assessment skill through identification of the patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and solve problems in a systematic manner, plans work, and sets priorities.
For Team members in the Hospital Emergency Department, the Paramedic will provide direct patient care and supportive services to department, nursing and health care provider team under registered nurse supervision. Responsibilities include: bedside patient care, stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, routine housekeeping duties as needed, transportation of patients/residents as necessary, basic computer skills for documentation of care & procedures performed and for training and education needs.
Measures and records blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, temperature and informs the RN/nurse supervisor/charge nurse if not within normal limits for the patient. Performs blood glucose monitoring. Ability to use computer and basic clerical skills is a must. Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the leader/manager.
Must meet education and training requirements of department. Completes training/competency in specialty skills/procedures for department population as designated.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a graduate of an accredited Paramedic program. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and ability to multi-task. Valid and active Paramedic licensure/certification in appropriate state, CPR, ACLS, PALS required