Paramedic

Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

Performs patient care including initial assessment, procedures and / or administration of medications for patients in the hospital under the direction and or supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS :

Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

Performs service excellence must-haves to achieve an excellent patient / customer experience.

Uses quality improvement processes, programs or outcome to help improve department operations.

Performs all job functions under the direction or supervision of a physician, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.

Performs initial assessment and management of illness or injury to emergency department patients according to written orders and / or direct physician orders within the scope of practice of a Paramedic as defined within Nebraska state regulations.

Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures such as but not limited to : IV management, airway management, medication administration and monitoring and interpretation of vital signs.

Accompanies patients requiring Advanced Life Support during transport.

Attends monthly staff meetings as well as complete all mandatory training.

Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of emergency room, supplies and equipment.

Emergency Preparedness responsibilities as assigned.

Participates in quarterly trauma rounds as assigned.

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN) :

Graduating from a Paramedic program required

Obtaining NE Paramedic licensure required

Clean, valid drivers license - required

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required within one (1) year of hire

Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) required within two (2) years of hire