Emergency Department Paramedic - Full Time 72hrs/Pp (1500-0300) - Bronson Methodist Hospital *Sign on Bonus Available*

Bronson Healthcare
MI, US
Full-time

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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Emergency Department Paramedic - Full Time 72hrs / Pp (1500-0300) - Bronson Methodist Hospital *Sign on Bonus Available*

Benefits and Incentives :

Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!

Sign-on bonus of $5,000 eligible for full -time position (72 hours per week)

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the RN, the EMT P (Paramedic) performs direct patient care in the Trauma & Emergency Center. The EMT P provides care based on policies and procedures as approved by Bronson Methodist Hospital.

The EMT P provides competent care to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations based on guidelines and competencies completed in the Trauma and upper side Emergency Center.

Practices safely and confidentially as defined by hospital and departmental policy and procedure manual.

Requirements and Responsibilities :

  • High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.
  • Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program required.
  • Three (3) years’ experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting preferred.

Currently licensed as a EMT P (Paramedic) in the state of Michigan

BCLS Certification required.

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred, required within 1 year of hire.
  • PHTLS preferred, maintained or required after hire.
  • BTLS preferred, maintained or acquired after hire.
  • Previous hospital experience is preferred.
  • Excellent communication in customer service skills are required.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well-lighted & temperature controlled environment.

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts / equipment, or other hazardous conditions, infectious disease from blood / air borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to assess patients, by auscultation, visualization, palpation, percussion and manipulation.

The employee is required to regularly talk and hear, stand and walk and perform fine motor skills.Must be able to occasionally stoop, crouch or kneel, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations.

Occasional sitting.Must have good body mechanics for lifting, carrying, bending, overhead stretching / reaching, and pulling.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Performs and stressful or emotionally difficult situations.

Standards of Practice :

1. The licensed EMT-P (Paramedic) implements care as directed by the registered nurse.

  • Implements appropriate interventions.
  • Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices
  • Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan
  • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
  • Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.

2. Performed advanced skills and procedures as outlined in the attached skill sheet

3. Maintains clinical competency for job related tasks and assignments

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Standards of Professional Performance :

1. The EMT-P (Paramedic) attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

  • Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
  • Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.

2. The EMT-P (Paramedic) evaluates one’s own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.

  • Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
  • Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
  • Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.

3. The EMT-P (Paramedic) interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues .

  • Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues
  • Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues
  • Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.

4. The EMT-P (Paramedic) collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.

5. The EMT-P (Paramedic) integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice .

  • Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
  • Serves as a patient advocate

6. The EMT-P (Paramedic) integrates research finding into practice.

  • Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
  • Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education. Such activities may include : identifying clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating in the research committee, sharing research activities / finding with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes evidence based practice in the development of policies, procedures and standards of practice in patient care.

7. The EMT-P (Paramedic) provides leadership in the profession.

  • Participated in hospital and unit based committees as appropriate.
  • Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings
  • Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally)

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BMH)

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