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Cath Lab - Paramedic Specialist - Casual - Days
Cath Lab - Paramedic Specialist - Casual - DaysMethodist Health System • Omaha, NE, United States
Cath Lab - Paramedic Specialist - Casual - Days

Cath Lab - Paramedic Specialist - Casual - Days

Methodist Health System • Omaha, NE, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Why Work For Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patients needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days / hours will often vary from week to week. Typical hours will be : 7am to 3 : 30pm Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families, according to the individualized needs of the patient.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer / patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.

  • Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service / patient care according to customer / patient needs and culture.

2. Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.

  • Includes data from the patient / significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
  • Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
  • Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
  • 3. Develops / reviews / revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.

  • Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
  • Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
  • Care plan reflects continuing care needs and / or referrals for discharge / transfer.
  • 4. Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.

  • Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
  • Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
  • Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
  • 5. Evaluates patient care to determine response to care / interventions for optimal patient outcome.

  • Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
  • Evaluates the patient's capabilities and / or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
  • Continually monitors the patient and / or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
  • Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include Situation, Background, Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
  • Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
  • 6. Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).

  • Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
  • Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
  • Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
  • Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning / disposing of equipment and supplies.
  • Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
  • Maintains competence in area of experience.
  • 7. Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.

  • Participates in meetings and / or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area / unit or organization.
  • Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
  • 8. Initiates action to correct, prevent, and / or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).

  • Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
  • Works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Observe appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.
  • Follows infection control guidelines and practices.
  • 9. Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.

  • Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
  • Right person (assess competency by : certification / licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
  • Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
  • Right feedback : the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
  • Schedule

    This is a casual position. Typical hours will be : 7am to 3 : 30pm

    Job Description

    Job Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required
  • Graduate Paramedic Specialist or Cardiovascular Technician Program.
  • Completion of Accredited Critical Care Paramedic Program (endorsement).
  • Experience

  • Two years experience as a Paramedic Specialist or prior cardiac catheterization lab experience preferred.
  • License / Certifications

  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
  • Current Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) or Paramedic license for work state required
  • Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  • N / A
  • Physical Requirements

    Weight Demands

  • Medium Light Work - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force.
  • Physical Activity

  • Not necessary for the position (0%) :
  • Balancing

  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%) :
  • Carrying

  • Crouching
  • Keyboarding / typing
  • Kneeling
  • Pulling / Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Frequently Performed (34%-66%) :
  • Fingering / touching

  • Grasping
  • Lifting
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Stooping / bending
  • Twisting
  • Constantly Performed (67%-100%) :
  • Distinguish colors

  • Hearing
  • Seeing / Visual
  • Speaking / talking
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