Paramedic – Marshall Emergency Department – Full Time Position Available In New York, New York

Job Description:

Description Summary:

The Paramedic is a certified and/orlicensed paramedic and is part of the hospital’s EmergencyDepartment patient care team. The ED Paramedic collaborativelyworks in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. Under thedirect clinical supervision of the licensed physician present inthe same area or adjacent area, the paramedic provides assistanceand performs procedures, and is authorized to provide advanced lifesupport, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation ofsigns and symptoms based on their field skill sets. The EDParamedic assists the nursing staff in providing patient care inaccordance with training, competence and skill. He/she isknowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures.

Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining aclean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patientenvironment.

Responsibilities:

Completely operates patientmonitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs,biomarkers and glucometer readings under the direction of thelicensed physician Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratoryspecimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, Foley catheter andnasal gastric tubes under the direction of the licensed physicianAssist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, providespatient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications withpatients, families and the healthcare team Maintains a clean andsafe environment, and manages all assigned supplies and equipmentDemonstrates proficiency in setting up and performing procedures asdelegated Transports patients to radiology and nursing units(except ICU) utilizing appropriate transport and monitoringequipment It is the responsibility of the Paramedic to comply withthe Hospital’s defined job description and competencies Performsother duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education/Skills High SchoolDiploma Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications DL in state ofemployment EMT P License in state of employment

BLS Work Type:

FullTime