Paramedic PRN

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Paramedic (PRN)

Department:

Emergency Department

Location:

Rio Rancho, NM

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Job Summary and Scope

Assist in the nursing and medical care of patients in the Emergency Department. Respond to medical emergencies throughout Sandoval Regional Medical Center buildings and property, and provide medical assistance in collaboration with registered nurses, the House Supervisor, and SRMC physicians. Serve as a role model to promote the SRMC Values, a positive work environment and efficient, quality patient care. Report compliance or equipment issues to the department Director or Charge Nurse. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignments may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Essential Functions:

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Administer oxygen, cardiac monitor, place IV’s, obtain blood specimens, catheterize patients, and place NG tubes under emergency department physician orders or emergency department protocols or guidelines

Answer phones, and operate computer systems

Performs routine specialized non-invasive treatment procedures as required

Perform EKG’s

Perform basic and advanced airway management techniques, including endotracheal intubation, as well as placement and monitoring of extraglottic airway devices, contingent upon initial and continued authorization by Emergency Department Medical Director and Emergency Department Director

Perform intraosseous, external jugular, and peripheral intravenous vascular access according to physician order or SRMC policies and guidelines.

Perform cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, cardiac pacing, administer Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications in collaboration with SRMC RN’s and physicians on patients experiencing a cardiac arrest or life-threatening medical emergency or condition

Transport patients, collect, label, and transport specimens, equipment, supplies, charts, and materials, to include arterial blood gas specimens

Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures

Apply orthopedic splints as directed

Maintain equipment, stock supplies and transport patients

Promote team work and patient care in hospital setting by operating computer systems, perform a variety of clerical duties in support of assigned area to include data entry, answer phones, enter orders, assist as needed, and maintain files and other related duties

Observe patient to ensure their safety and well-being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee

Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed

Provide basic patient care; take and record vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements

Educates and advises patients on specific medical issues within established parameters

Assist RN's with application and monitoring of patients in physical restraints

May assist RN's with response to medical emergencies within SRMC and on SRMC property

Assist/perform patient transport utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers & beds

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SRMC Core Values

Integrity:

Our words and actions match our values

To Serve:

We put the needs of others before our own

Excellence:

We strive to exceed expectations and/or standards in every activity, every encounter, and every initiative

Safety/Quality:

We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes

Teamwork:

We enjoy the ability and power to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service

Communication Skills

Contacts are normally made with other within UNM-Sandoval

Contacts are usually with own department staff and own supervisor

Contacts frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times

Percentage of contacts by phone: 20%; percentage of contacts face to face: 70%; percentage of contacts by email: 10%.

Percentage of contacts with patients: 80% and percentage with non-patients: 20%.

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

Required Qualifications

Physiological knowledge

Knowledge in bedside manner

Knowledge in infection control

Clinical Skills

Skill in administering medication

Multi-tasking skills

Teamwork abilities

Health Promotion and Maintenance abilities

Patient assessment knowledge

Critical thinking abilities

Ability to remain focused and organized

Ability to independently seek out resources

Knowledge of scope of the Paramedic

Education/Experience

Education:

Accredited paramedic program graduate

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed Paramedic (EMT-P) in the State of New Mexico

CPR

certification or must obtain within thirty (30) calendar days of date of position

ACLS certification or must obtain within sixty (60) calendar days of date of position

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must obtain within sixty (60) calendar days of

date of position

• Basic Arrhythmia Certification or equivalent within one (1) year of date of position

• ED Paramedic Matrix – Complete and maintain unit/clinic based required certifications and competencies as listed in the department expectations and or the unit/clinic education matrix

Work Experience:

2 years ER experience and/or

2 years pre-hospital experience in a high-volume, progressive EMS agency or department

Preferred Educational/Experience Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or higher degree

Nationally certified in area of specialty

Dual Language Certification

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks and a post offer drug screen.

Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).

Tuberculin Skin Test required annually

Hospital required vaccinations

Hospital required competencies

Working Conditions

Typical office and/or patient care, acute care hospital environment.

Must be able to travel locally between facilities and within the surrounding community.

Occasional exposure to minimal physical risk

Exposure to contagious diseases

Dealing with grief and sorrow

Dealing with hostile and upset people

Extensive computer work

Evening meetings

Dealing with high stress situations/levels

Must be able to work weekends, holidays as outlined by department guidelines

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Company info

Sandoval Regional Medical Center