Paramedic

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Paramedic to support LifePACT transport under supervision of the Medical Director and LifePACT Manager. You will provide non-invasive patient care, assist in protocol development, and participate in training and research while maintaining current clinical knowledge and a positive outreach stance.

Responsibilities include documentation, education, and collaboration with departments.

Job description

SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Medical Director and LifePACT Manager or designee following established policies and procedures, performs the role of Paramedic, including delivery of patient care, training, equipment use and maintenance, and research efforts. Maintains clinical skills, knowledge of literature in the field and outreach, and training objectives. The position shall not supersede the RN role in patient care once responsibility for a patient is transferred from the paramedic to the RN. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs non-invasive patient care alongside the critical care paramedic during transport in accordance with established standards, protocols and policies under the supervision of the physician medical director (or his/her designee). Provides comprehensive, effective and safe non-invasive care to any patient transported by LifePACT.Assists in development of patient care protocols and methods. Participates in training curricula, and research.Attends required staff and educational meetings and remains current with literature pertaining to relevant program areas of interest.Assists in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed and may present such findings at conferences.Completes patient documentation (written and electronic) per Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health: Division of EMS. This documentation shall be completed in a timely fashion to expedite patient billing.Performs public education, marketing and outreach and maintains a cheerful, positive attitude toward patients and families, co-workers, staff of other facilities and the public.Maintains a clean operational environment.Retrieves, stocks and cleans medical equipment.Reports to remote location(s) for duty. Responds to on-call to emergencies, disasters and major incidents.Performs data entry and clerical assistance. Assists with Emergency Department communications and dispatch at and for the communications center and other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range

$26.87-$42.64

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: Days/Nights/Alternating weekends

Work Shift: Variable

Driving Required: Yes

Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional