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Paramedic- Emergency Center nights

Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. -
Albany, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Customer communication
PALS Certification
Crisis management
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Critical care (emergency response procedures)
Paramedic License
Emergency medicine

Full Job Description

Paramedic- Emergency Center nights

Albany, GA

Job Number: 34286
Location: Phoebe Putney Trauma & Critical Care Tower
Address:
417 3rd Ave.

Albany,

GA
Postal Code: 31701
Job Type: Full time

Paramedic- Emergency Center nights

Location: Albany, GA Job ID: 34286

Qualifications

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 irrigations; 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

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