Paramedic (Emergency Services)

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking a Paramedic (Emergency Services) for a part-time technical role in the Sullivan area. The position requires EMT and Paramedic credentials, with duties centered in emergency care and patient assessment.

Responsibilities include performing paramedic skills, critical thinking, coordination with ER physicians, and supporting nursing staff with care plans and documentation. Applicants must be able to work in high-stress environments.

Qualifications

• EMT course graduate and paramedic school graduate.
• Paramedic State Board Exam passed.
• CPR and ACLS/PALS before orientation.
• Ability to handle stressful emergencies.
• Excellent patient and staff communication.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits competency in paramedic skills.
• Practices critical thinking.
• Assesses patients for changes/improvements.
• Collaborates with ER physicians.
• Assists nursing staff with Nursing Bundle tactics.
• Understands and applies care plans and policies.
• Performs accurate documentation and handoffs.

Skills

Cardiac arrhythmias

ER patient care

Emergency care

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Patient prioritization

All populations care

Education

EMT course graduate

Paramedic school graduate

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

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Paramedic (Emergency Services)

Part Time Technical Sullivan, IN, US

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• EMT course graduate
• Paramedic school graduate

Experience/Skills

• Possesses general knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the therapeutic modalities for intervention of each specific arrhythmia
• Shows an overall understanding of Emergency Room patient care practices
• Possesses or is willing to acquire the special knowledge and skills required to implement safe, immediate and effective care to each Emergency Room patient
• Functions well in stressful and true emergency situations
• Demonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients and visitors
• Cooperates with law enforcement agencies, coroners, physicians, and all other hospital staff
• Identifies and assesses problems and situations accurately while exercising good judgment.
• Establishes effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staff
• Has the ability to care for patients of all populations

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Successful completion of Paramedic State Board Exam
• Paramedic Certification
• CPR
• ACLS/PALS prior to completion of orientation

Working Conditions

• Requires adapting quickly and efficiently to stressful situations
• Requires control of the entire Emergency Room setting during stressful encounters

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Patient Care Duties

• Exhibits competency in paramedic skills
• Practices critical thinking
• Exhibits knowledge on patient prioritization
• Assesses patients for changes/improvements
• Understands and follows care plans for all patient populations
• Collaborates with ER physicians
• Assists nursing staff with implementation of Nursing Bundle tactics
• Understands and applies policies and Standards of Care
• Assists with follow-up instruction and post-discharge follow-up phone calls

Medication Administration

• Uses 5 Rights
• Recognizes medication side effects and interactions
• Understands medication calculations and medication compounding/dispensing
• Possesses knowledge of critical drips
• Practices appropriate use of pyxis
• Complies with scanning of medications
• Accurately educates patients on medications

Unit Responsibilities

• Practices organization skills
• Participates in inventory/stock control
• Involved in Performance Improvement Projects
• Completes department-specific education and annual skills day
• Participates in general cleaning and appropriate refrigerator use
• Accurately completes patient reporting and hand off
• Completes delegation of tasks
• Adheres to laws and regulations

Documentation

• Understands and practices downtime procedures
• Ensures appropriate documentation for medication passes and waste
• Performs hourly rounding and completes documentation
• Completes hand offs and reports (telephone and bedside)
• Routinely uses and completes whiteboard documentation