Paramedic - Somerset, United States - Genesis Healthcare System

Description

Position Details

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Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

Somerset CAS

Overview of Position:

The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency situations and provide skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including emergency medical and rescue operations, advanced medical assistance, directing ambulance and first responders in patient care services, mentoring, training, quality improvement, public education, and recruitment. The incumbent would provide supervision and care of patients in the pre-hospital environment including the utilization of monitor/defibrillators, numerous medications, endotracheal intubation, IV therapy, and other associated tasks; perform critical basic and advanced life support procedures according to medical protocol; and perform independently in situations involving both basic and advanced life support activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Direct subordinates, including first responders, EMT' and advanced EMT technicians in the provision of medical care; work seamlessly with both career and volunteer personnel; and exercise leadership and motivate subordinates to provide quality service.
2. Administer basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, in-route to the hospital and in the pre-hospital environment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, protocols, regulations, and standards.
3. Safely operate emergency ambulances and other light duty emergency medical response vehicles responding to emergency and non-emergency transports as directed by the Communications Center.
4. Attend classes and perform those activities required to familiarize and maintain currency with the proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services to affect an efficient delivery of services.
5. Assist in the rescue and extrication of victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
6. Responsible to communicate with additional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
7. Report to work at the scheduled time in the appropriate uniform, ready for work.
8. Respond to emergency calls in a professional and prompt manner; providing high quality patient care.
9. Complete a full check sheet for assigned vehicle(s), assuring the ambulance and first response vehicles are stocked fueled and ready to respond to the next call.
10. Report any day to day incidents, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages in writing to the duty supervisor prior to the end of your shift
11. Assure controlled substances and medications are always secure.
12. Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
13. Be familiar with the county treatment protocols and company policies and SOG's.
14. Attend meetings mandated by the Director of Operations.
15. Maintain confidentiality of all patient, staff, and Genesis Community Ambulance matters, following all HIPAA regulations.
16. Perform chores for your shift, cleaning, doing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, emptying trash, and other related assigned maintenance duties in the station.
17. Conduct yourself in a professional manner following the three P's of Genesis Community Ambulance, Pride, Proficiency, and professionalism.
18. Operates specifically equipped emergency vehicles at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards.
19. Properly document all reports for service in accordance with State and Local procedures, rules, and regulations. Complete and upload all PCR's prior to or at the end of the shift.
20. Check, restock, inventory, and clean any equipment operated by the crew or on the ambulance.
21. Perform other duties as requested by management not necessarily relating to emergency medicine and patient care duties.
22. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned.
23. Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned (to include research).
24. Assume command of scenes involving multiple patients or complex incidents until relieved by a supervisor or manager and perform assigned leadership roles within the incident management system.
25. Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
26. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
27. Participates in continuing and outreach education programs as requested.

Additional MICU responsibilities: In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Paramedic job description, MICU Paramedics are also responsible to handle transports of the most critical patients to the hospital, or to and from facilities as needed. In this capacity, the MICU Paramedics may have to start IV's and administer medications that would not normally be included during regular emergency transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program and State of Ohio certification.
3. Must possess a valid state driver's license and be eligible for driving privileges based on current Genesis policies and procedures.
4. Maintains CME responsibilities per state guidelines for certification to include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ASLS certifications.
5. Attend an annual advanced airway refresher and skills check off.
6. Attends a minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
7. Must read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
8. Must read and understand English.
9. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
10. Ability to assess situation needs and problem solve.

Additional Qualifications for MICU Paramedics:

In addition to the qualifications already outlined in the Paramedic job descriptions. the following is also required for MICU Paramedics:

• Two (2) years-experience as Paramedic

• Must follow State approved protocols and procedures within the scope of the Critical Care License, including maintaining required/recommended certifications.

• Participates in continuing education classes, seminars, workshops as directed by the designated Medical Director.

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.

• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.

• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.

• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.

• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.

• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)

• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment

• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.

• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
2. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
4. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Benefits include:

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Healthcare spending account

Dependent care spending account

Basic life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Opportunities for professional development

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