Paramedic (FT) Nights 3:3 Shift - Emergency Room

DHR Health•

US:

TX:

Edinburg•Nights•3x3

Summary:

FLSA STATUS

Exempt Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the ER Paramedic is accountable for providing service that are within the scope of the ER Paramedic's State Paramedic Certification without physician supervision and direction and is responsible for implementing technical procedures and care to Emergency Room patients safely and effectively. Any service provided directly to a patient must be pursuant to protocols, procedures and policies of DHR Health and pursuant to an Emergency Provider's order and in accordance with the applicable standard of care and the requirements of this Job Description. The ER Paramedic works with all levels of ER staff ensuring the consistent application of medical care practices. Works closely with ER leadership.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree preferred Current certification/Licensure in the State of Texas as a Paramedic. EMT-P required. FP-C or CCP-C is preferred. Current BLS Healthcare Provider required. ACLS Provider required within six (6) months of hire. PALS Provider required within six (6) months of hire. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge/understanding of Paramedic standards of care within regulations. Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services. Two (2) years of experience as a field Paramedic within a busy 911 agency and/or clinical experience working in a hospital. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other medical personnel, victims and family. Read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers and leaders. Write reports Computer skills required to include the use Electronic Medical Records software as well as Microsoft Office Knowledge of State, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the ER nursing/physician•maintaining through patient care documentation. Obtains information from persons involved, examines patients, and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance. Communicates with ER nursing/physician personnel to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for medical treatment. Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons. Administers prescribed first-aid treatment or in specialty equipment in alignment with medical protocols. Applies splints, administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures. Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves patients from once area of care to another. Inspects specialty equipment, cleans equipment to ensure safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES

(Chain-of-command) 1. Director of Emergency Room

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the

DHR C.A.R.E.S

program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

(ADA): A.

Essential Duties:

Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria. The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position: Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. Yes Kneeling Yes Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. Yes Walking Yes Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. Yes Standing/Squatting Yes Straight pulling Yes Sitting Yes Pulling hand over hand Yes Pushing Yes Repeated bending Yes Stooping/Bending Yes Reaching above shoulder Yes Climbing Stairs Yes Simple grasping Yes Climbing Ladders No Dual simultaneous grasping Yes Depth Perceptions needed Yes Ability to see Yes Identify Colors Yes Operating office equipment Yes Twisting Yes Operating mechanical equipment Yes Crawling No Ability to read and write Yes Ability to Count Yes Ability to hear verbal communication without aid Yes Operating Personal Vehicle Yes Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication

Yes Other:

Ability to deal with stress Yes OSHA Category III B.

Working Conditions:

The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. C.

Occupational Exposure:

This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. D.

Aptitudes:

HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence:

General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal:

Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical:

Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial:

Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception:

Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3

Clerical Perception:

Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2

Motor Coordination:

Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3

Finger Dexterity:

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3

Manual Dexterity:

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination:

Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3

Color Discrimination:

Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3 I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform. If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature:

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Date:

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Transfer/Hire Date Effective:

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