ED Communications Paramedic- Adult Emergency Department
2 weeks ago
ED Communications Paramedic in the Adult Emergency Department at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
As an Emergency Department (ED) Communications Paramedic, you will have an in-depth knowledge of ED operations, patient flow and the pre-hospital system. To help achieve our mission, you will ensure that all incoming patient information is documented per policy and incorporated into patients' electronic medical records. Your ability to provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor is of vital importance. Providing wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acting as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide optimum care is expected.
Shift: 12 Hour Night (7:00pm - 7:00am)
Schedule: Full-time
Responsibilities:
• Obtains the appropriate information from incoming EMS units including, but not limited to, callers name/title, unit number, patient history, initial patient assessment, BLS measures provided, ALS measures provided and ETA.
• Immediately notifies the ED Charge Physician for further direction when the EMS personnel request orders not included in the EMS Manual, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the particular department are not readily available or when the communications paramedic believes it is necessary
• Documents patient information on Inova Health System's Fairfax Hospital communications record.
• Files completed ED to ED Transfer QI sheets in the QI file in the communications room and logs information into the computer database with the transfer data.
_This position will also cross train with the unit's Emergency Medical Technicians and Clinical Technicians by _
• Demonstrating the ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reporting deviations to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Assisting mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.
• Monitoring and reporting patients' progress towards expected outcomes/deviations to the Registered Nurse.
• Removing sutures, recognizing altered wound healing or sign of infection and reporting findings to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
Requirements:
1 year of active field or acute care experience
High School diploma/equivalent
Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently
BLS Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Active Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic (NREMT-P) licensure
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have working knowledge of common software applications (Microsoft, Excel, etc).
English proficiency, computer literate.
ABOUT US
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
_Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.30 - $32.98 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Night shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
active field or acute care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
NREMT-P License (Required)
CPR cert (Required)
ACLS cert (Required)
BLS cert (Required)
PALS cert (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
22042, US: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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