Paramedic-Per Diem Variable

Facility

Hoke Hospital

Location

Raeford, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Department

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of and as assigned by a Registered Nurse. Also performs administrative, clerical and clinical duties as assigned. Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Complies with the policies and procedures of The Cape Fear Valley Health System. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Obtain, record and update vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight)

Monitor patient’s respiratory status and initiates oxygen therapy and treatments per protocol

Initiates cardiac monitoring; demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies registered nurse.

Administers approved medications as delegated by RN and/or provider

Perform oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning

Assist in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignment

Alway maintains patient safety and confidentiality

Assist with equipment setup including chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger and gastric lavage

Assist in application of restraints and/or seclusion as needed

Perform additional skills which may include, but not limited to phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance,12- lead ECG

Monitors assigned patients and reports unusual conditions to the RN and/or provider

Documents assessments, data collection/treatments performed on patient care record

Transports patients (to include cardiac monitored patients to Telemetry areas and patients with steady state intravenous medication infusions).

Acts as liaison between patient, family, nursing unit and medical staff personnel

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Current Paramedic certification by the State of North Carolina required

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required

Work Experience :

1 year experience as a paramedic required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols

Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel

Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 100 pounds when the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed

Knowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements :

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Ability to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency traffic

Ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas

Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations.

Required Licenses and Certifications

PARAMEDIC - NC Office Of Emergency Medical Services

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity