Paramedic- Full Time Nights: Mhw - Emergency Room

Summary

Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of clinical competency, will be able to perform the following functions in Emergency Departments when approved by and under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director: Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement, Intraosseous (IO) placement, Insertion of Nasogastric Tube, Triage (all aspects except Acuity Level Designation), IV Fluid Administration, Medication Administration (limited), Operation of IV infusion device (IV pump).
• Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
• Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
• Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
• Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.

Essential

Competencies and skills:

• ORGANIZATION SKILLS (3): Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.

Education

Essential:

• Accredited Program

Essential

Education specialization:

• Emergency Medical Technician

Credentials

Essential:

• BLS American Heart E-Card
• BLS Certification
• Paramedic License - FL

Essential

Education equivalent experience:

Other Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

• Department specific credentials - See below-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Tele, ICU, L&D, OB, Cath Lab, OR, PACU, ER, CV, and Procedural areas.-PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements grid.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Seeing - Near 60.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%
• Standing 60.00%
• Sitting 40.00%
• Running 40.00%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 40.00%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60.00%
• Hazardous Noise 20.00%
• Heating Devices 60.00%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 20.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Hazardous Medication 20.00%
• Reaching 60.00%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60.00%
• Walking 60.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%
• Domestic Animals 40.00%
• Kneeling 60.00%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%
• Bending and Stooping 60.00%
• Seeing - Far 60.00%
• Fire Risk 20.00%
• Dust 60.00%
• Smelling Acuity 60.00%
• Radiation 40.00%
• Computer Monitor 60.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00%
• Potential for Physical Assault 60.00%
• Depth Perception 60.00%
• Keyboard Entry 60.00%
• Potential Electric Shock 60.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%
• Audible Speech 60.00%
• Hearing Acuity 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
• Squatting 60.00%
• Distinguish Color 60.00%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%
• Latex 40.00%
• Magnetic Fields 20.00%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 60.00%

Organizational Profile

Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.

Memorial Hospital West’s Many Respected Specialty Programs Include

• Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
• Memorial Cancer Institute
• Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
• The Family Birthplace
• Medical and Surgical Services
• Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Women’s Services
• Memorial Neuroscience Institute
• Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
• Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County’s first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit

Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 – and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an “A” Ranking for Patient Safety.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.