- Will provide care for patients of all ages with various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions
- Performs delegated tasks within their scope of practice
- Able to initiate life saving measures, basic and advanced airway, ventilation monitoring and management, oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, cardioversion, defibrillation, and cardiac pacing.
- Communicates problems and suggestions to team/manager.
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient and families to provide understanding and allay apprehension.
- Works closely and effectively with medical staff, nurses, other departments, patients, and families.
- Provides constant monitoring and assessment of patient and reports changes to the provider or registered nurse.
- Works willingly with a positive attitude, treats patients, significant others, and co-workers with respect.
- Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
- Complies with compliance policy, all laws, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Attends all mandatory meetings either in person or remote.
- Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and always complying with hazardous waste procedures.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient, employee, and organization information.
- Administer direct patient care to critically ill or injured patients in compliance with established protocols and standards of care in the ED.
- Restock supplies.
- Med/Surg area: will assist nurse with patient care within scope of practice. Excludes admission and daily shift assessment.
- Demonstrates a willingness to assume unexpected tasks not identified in the job description.
- National Standard Paramedic Certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of EMS
- Current Critical Care Paramedic endorsement by the state of Iowa Bureau of EMS preferred or willingness to obtain certification after hire
- Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certificates. PHTLS required but can be completed within 6 months of hire.
- Minimum two years work experience preferred.
Night Paramedic - Greenfield, United States - Adair County Health System
Description
An Iowa Top Workplaces of , Adair County Health System is a special place. We are fortunate to have some of the most highly skilled and compassionate health care professionals in the area who truly care about our patients and each other. We value teamwork, recognize achievements and celebrate successes. ACHS fosters a positive and fun work environment for employees to learn, grow and serve. Most importantly, we strive to create a culture of excellence where providing exceptional health care and extraordinary patient experience are paramount.
ACHS is seeking a full-time Night Paramedic in our Emergency Department who will be responsible for a variety of duties, including but not limited to: