ED Paramedic

Job Title: ED Paramedic

At Bronson Healthcare, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate ED Paramedic to join our team in the Trauma and Emergency Center. As a key member of our team, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the RN, implementing care as directed by the registered nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies
• Utilize evidence-based interventions specific to the patient's plan
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient
• Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required
• Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program required
• Three (3) years' experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting preferred
• Currently licensed as a EMT-P (Paramedic) in the state of Michigan
• BCLS Certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred, required within 1 year of hire
• PHTLS preferred, maintained or required after hire
• BTLS preferred, maintained or acquired after hire
• Previous hospital experience is preferred
• Excellent communication in customer service skills are required
• Basic computer skills preferred

Work Environment:

The ED Paramedic will work in a clean, well-lighted, and temperature-controlled environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts/equipment, or other hazardous conditions, infectious disease from blood/airborne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The ED Paramedic will be required to regularly assess patients, talk and hear, stand and walk, and perform fine motor skills. The employee must be able to occasionally stoop, crouch or kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations. Occasional sitting is required. The employee must have good body mechanics for lifting, carrying, bending, overhead stretching/reaching, and pulling.

Standards of Practice:

• The licensed EMT-P (Paramedic) implements care as directed by the registered nurse
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as outlined in the attached skill sheet
• Maintains clinical competency for job-related tasks and assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Standards of Professional Performance:

• The EMT-P (Paramedic) attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) evaluates one's own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) integrates research findings into practice
• The EMT-P (Paramedic) provides leadership in the profession

Shift:

Variable

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Cost Center:

4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BMH)

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