PRN Paramedic

PRN Paramedic

The EMT-Paramedic is a licensed professional responsible for patient care, monitoring and recording vital signs and observing the patient for any physical, mental, or emotional conditions.

Qualifications required

• One year of Critical Care experience.
• Licensed EMT-P
• EMT Paramedic License current and in good standing
• PALS
• ACLS
• Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS)

Essential Job functions and responsibilities

• Takes delegation from the primary RN or physician on duty.
• IV placement.
• Operate lab equipment; perform point of care testing and quality controls.
• Knowledgeable of the operation of lab instruments.
• Coordinates the patient workflow, problem-solves, and manages ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Observes patients for condition change and reports observations, conditions, and problems to the licensed nurse.
• Administer medications per the state
• Capability to perform vital signs and clean wounds. 
• Performs and records diagnostic measures, treatment, and procedures.
• Monitor and restock supplies.
• Placement of splints.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.

Nonessential Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor/department director.
• Attend staff meetings or other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.

Job Competencies

• Ability to Navigate/Utilize Electronic Medical Record
• Understand/Comply with Hospital Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains skill level by continuing education, collaborative training with co-workers and physicians, and annual skills check-offs.  

Physical Requirements:

• Constant: Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus); Hearing; Speaking; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; Walk; Sit; Balance; Repetitive motions; Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods.
• Frequent: Bend, Squat, Twist, Push/Pull up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 with assistance; Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Occasional: Climb, Kneel, Crouch, Distinguish Colors, Exposure to noise/high-pitched noise, Exposure to hazards, allergens, toxins/chemicals/detergents/radiation
• Rarely: Exposure to potential electric shock; Work in a confined area
• Other: Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, gowns, goggles, and masks.
• Potential exposure to infectious disease.
• Potential for cuts and bruises.

Work environment:

• OSHA Category I: Normal routine involves exposure to blood, bodily fluid, or tissue as part of their employment.