Status:  PRN - As Needed

Shift:     varies-days, nights, weekends

Exempt: No 

Summary:

The Paramedic 4 will perform the below responsibilities in a manner which will promote and maintain a positive community and professional image for the department and hospital. The responsibilities will be performed with an attitude supportive to change. All employees will be expected to contribute to and participate, when requested, in the Health System’s Quality Improvement Program. Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served when necessary. Each of the responsibilities will be accomplished in a safe manner that will prevent injury to the employee or others while following North Oaks Health System’s compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.

The requirement will be 4 shifts 1 week and 3 shifts the next week in a PP. However, during times of Pandemic, crisis or disasters the requirement will be to schedule 4 shifts each week. 

Other information:

Experience, Education Requirements

·Completion of a formal training program; high school diploma or equivalent

·Paramedic program with a license to practice in the State of Louisiana

·Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association,

·Preferred Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

·Preferred Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

·Current registration with the National Registry of EMT's as an EMT-P

Physical Effort Required:

Strength: MediumPush: OccasionallyPull: Occasionally

Carry: OccasionallyLift: OccasionallySit: Occasionally

Stand: ConstantlyWalk: Constantly

Responsibilities:

Performed according to hospital and department policy and procedures:

·12 lead EKG’s

·Continuous oxygen, humidity and aerosol therapy.

·Intermittent and continuous nebulizer therapy

·Positive Pressure Breathing (PEP Therapy)

·Incentive Spirometry and Breathing Exercises.

·Pulse oximetry spot checks and continuous monitoring

·Cleans and disinfects patient equipment, performs pre- use checks and sets up equipment ensuring availability for patient use.

·Assists in maintaining inventory in main decontamination and supply room, maintains stock in the respiratory supply areas throughout the facility and assists in conservation of supplies and eliminating waste.

·Assists transporting Cardiopulmonary Rehab patients to and from registration area as needed.

·Perform 6 minute walks.

·Assists with PFT patients as needed.

·Performs routine inspection of supplies for damage in packaging and monitors expiration dates.

·Inspects oxygen storage rooms throughout the facility and ensures tank storage compliance. Reports any issues to Dept. Manger or charge nurse when applicable.

·Assists in maintaining par levels of oxygen tanks throughout facility as needed.

• Respond to all Cardiopulmonary arrests and provide CPR if necessary.
• Reports equipment issues via AYS and notifies Dept. Manager.
• Demonstrates ability to perform duties without immediate supervision.
• Documentation of services provided according to established policies and procedures.

·Complete accurate initial assessments of all patients ordered on therapeutic procedures.

·Assess patient’s oxygen delivery needs.

·Assess the patient’s need and tolerance of airway clearance techniques.

·Demonstrates ability to effectively organize and triage work assignments and understand the terminology.

·Demonstrates the ability to correctly assess and take appropriate corrective action during emergency situations.

·Consult physician for clarification of orders and follows orders as written.

·Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with others.

·Gives a thorough, concise report at change of shift; within allotted time.

• Follows all North Oaks Health Systems and Respiratory Care Department infection prevention policies and guidelines.
• Assists in quality assurance through reporting of occurrences and incident according to established policies and procedures.
• Directly responsible for the safety of patients and self during the administration of patient care, in the use and administration of oxygen and other medical gas; for the Department equipment assigned to him/her and indirectly responsible for all Departmental equipment assisting in tracking and monitoring.
• Participates in professional development through attendance of education programs and attends annual competency, scheduled department meetings and hospital in-services.
• Provide Patient/family education as needed.
• Safeguards and preserves confidentiality of patient information.
• SKILLS:
• Ability to use a computer and document in EMR system.
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management/prioritization skill
• Attention to detail