PARAMEDIC

PARAMEDIC

Job Summary

Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and / or determined necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers care within scope of practice and per Emergency Department policies.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.
• Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Collaborates with care team, reports and records observations, and follows directives.
• Performs the following procedures : CPR, splinting, blood draws, EKGs, start peripheral IVs, RSV / Flu swabs, urinary catheter insertion, and hangs plain IVFs as directed.
• Transports telemetry monitored patients.
• May transport patients with blood infusing that was initiated prior to transport.
• May be required to complete order entry and maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Works under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or mid-level provider.

Qualifications

Skills and Attributes

Physical Demands

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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