EMT- Emergency Medical - Research Triangle Park, NC, United States - Duke Health

Description

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.News and World Report for Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.

Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.

Duke University Health System has registered nurses

Quality of Life:
Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

TheEmergency DepartmentatDuke University Hospital is comprised of81total beds including 18 Pediatric beds/36 Adult Monitored beds/8 Psychiatric beds/11 Evaluation beds/3 Consult beds/4 Triage beds/1 Sexual Assault Examiner Room/ and a dedicated central telemetry station .

Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
The Paramedic functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing direct patient care.

The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various practices settings and patient populations in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board and with the approval of the practice setting Medical Director.

Work Hours & Shifts:
Full time - 36 hours per week: hourshifts
Shifts available: 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 11a-11p or 7p-7a

Responsible for providing direct patient carein accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Boardunder the medical oversight of the Medical Director of the practice setting where the individual will function.

Assists clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients. Monitors patients and maintains records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records.

Documents patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to specific procedures and established protocols.

Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.

Communicates in a professional manner essential information to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.

Operates extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the hospital and transport environment. Ensures all medical equipment is functioning; restocks medical supplies as needed.
Provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients, visitors, and staff.

Properly disposes of and handles as applicable, sharps, soiled materials, and linens and disinfects area in accordance with policy and policy as applicable.

Properly uses PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous materials in accordance with policy.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities. Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge of and appropriate application Paramedic scope of practice
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings

Must be able to lift and support the weight up to 75 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.

All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.