Paramedic-Cardiac Rehab

Overview:
Description of Position:

Provide a “snapshot” or the principal purpose or focus of the position, consisting of no more than three to five sentences. This summary should provide enough information to differentiate the major function and activities of the position from those of other positions.

 

The Paramedic position is responsible for performing routine patient care activities under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. Such actives may include, but are not limited to, being a helper with stretching, strengthening and ROM exercises, provide stand by assistance for patients exercising that are a high risk for falling, assist with taking vitals and placing patients on telemetry units if needed. In addition, the Paramedic will assist with the setup of patient’s machines, perform a variety of housekeeping tasks, care for equipment and perform a variety of assigned clerical tasks. Patients are provided with a continuum of cardiopulmonary rehabilitative care that begins in the hospital and connects with an outpatient rehabilitation program as well as maintenance exercise program.

 

 

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

Position Accountabilities/Duties:

· Assesses the needs of needs of patients and families.

· Set up equipment and treatment areas for patients

· Transport patients within the hospital campus

· Assist in direct or indirect patient care activities under appropriate guidance, direction and or supervision in accordance with the State of Iowa practice acts. Examples of patient care activities including assisting with mobility stretching, strengthening and ROM exercises.

· When performing direct patient care activities, communicate with supervising professional on each patient each day regarding a change in status of patients treated.

· Is aware of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abused. Brings any questions of concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.

· Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

· Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

· Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

· Health education directed toward prevention, management and rehabilitation; coordinated to involve multidisciplinary and community services as appropriate.

· Help in identification of medical problems and surveillance and monitoring of the effectiveness of their therapeutic regimes for the referring physician.

· Provision of the equipment necessary to control pain, promote patient comfort and safety and to perform required therapeutic and emergency procedures.

· Enhance professional growth and development

50 %

Development & Education:

· Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

· Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

· All unit personnel are specifically educated on emergencies and use of computerized monitoring equipment.

· All personnel have completed BLS All cardiopulmonary rehab personnel are required to participate in unit in-services and competency assessments.

· Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

 

40%

 

 

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

 

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity:

· Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

· Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

· Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment:

 

· Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

· Enthusiastically engage in our work.

· Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

· Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

· Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

· Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

· Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

· Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

· Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

· Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Qualifications:
 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

· High School Diploma or GED

· Current State of Iowa Paramedic license

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

Experience serving people (Preferably in a health care setting).

 

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

Must possess and maintain current EMT licensure in good standing

 

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

 

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

 

 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office-basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

 

Other:

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

 

 

---