emt paramedic - Edinburg, TX , USA, United States - Driscoll Children's Hospital

Description

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General Purpose of Job:

The Paramedic has strong critical thinking skills and can adapt to any given situation. The Paramedic is skilled in advanced life support. The Paramedic will function as primary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all policies and procedures. The Paramedic can give a detailed report to Medical Control to ensure appropriate plan of care is ordered and carried out. The Paramedic will be able to function as part of a team, assuming the lead role, to ensure safety of patients and staff. The Paramedic operates within the framework of the Driscoll Children's Hospital mission, vision, and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate Transport Supervisor and/or Transport Director as required.

The above statements should be included on all job descriptions.

List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals. Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• The Paramedic will function as primary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all policies and procedures.
• Responsible for providing patient care according to department protocol, policies and procedures.
• Is a highly motivated, well-organized individual and has demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Handles multiple tasks and is self-directed.
• Possesses efficient skills in EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, code management, & pain management.
• Maintains professional composure, thinks clearly, quickly assesses and evaluates situations, organizes thoughts, and responds quickly in emergency and stressful situations and effectively coordinates transport duties.
• Communicates with Transport Coordinator any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
• Completes special assignments and projects assigned.
• Attends regular safety and staff meetings.
• Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities including cleaning, refueling and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Shares responsibilities for ensuring readiness of and recording all DCH equipment and supplies in accordance with department policies.
• Possesses basic knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) laws, regulations, procedures, and practices as related to radio and telephone operations.
• Possesses basic computer skills for work related tasks and education.
• Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships and communicates clearly with public, referring facility personnel and department personnel.
• Is able to read maps accurately.
• Responsible for communication and documentation necessary for proper patient care.
• Responsible for communication and documentation necessary for billing.
• Responsible for maintaining required number of continuing education hours.
• Speaks clearly and concisely over radio and telephone.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

Education and/or Experience:

• Possesses a current Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic certification or licensure.
• Has a minimum of three (3) years' experience in 911/Critical Care or Emergency Medicine. Neonatal, Pediatric Emergency Room/ICU/PICU care strongly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.

• Currently Certified or Licensed in The State of Texas as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Maintains AHA or ARC cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and is current upon hire.
• Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Provides proof of personal automobile liability insurance upon hire.
• Provides proof of current Texas state driver's license.