ER PARAMEDIC

University of New Mexico

• Hospitals
• 3.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $22.95
• $31.

74 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications CPR Certification PALS Certification Cardiac arrest protocols BLS Certification ACLS Certification High school diploma or GED Basic life support Paramedic License Full Job Description Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Emergency Room

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Lomas FTE:

0.90

Full Time Shift:

Rotating Position Summary:

Assist in the care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Perform initial triage screening assessments, stabilizes and/or prepare patient for transport, document patient care activities, and provide ongoing patient monitoring. Under medical direction administer IV and oral medications. Assist with procedures in emergency department and emergency department resuscitation unit. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

MEDICATION

• Under medical direction administer oral and IV medications via six rights, document and communicate clinical findings ALS
• Assist in providing all components of advance life support TESTS
• Perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests THERAPY
• Perform peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy CARDIAC
• Provide cardiac monitoring; assist with cardioversion or defibrillation

EMERGENCY CARE

• Provide oxygen therapy, suctioning, apply cardiac monitor, and initial triage assessments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• Monitor and stock emergency equipment and supply areas maintaining appropriate PAR levels

SPECIMEN

• Collect, label and transport specimens

WOUND CARE

• Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN or physician

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

High School or GED Equivalent Course Nonessential:

Bachelor's Degree Education specialization:

Essential:

UNMH Paramedic Medication Administration Test completion 6m

Nonessential:

Related Discipline Experience:

Essential:

None required

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License

PALS CPR

for

Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers Nonessential:

Nationally Registered Paramedic License Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Haz:

Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call duties May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department:

Clinical Nursing Support