Paramedic Part-Time Days

Riverview Health

Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking a skilled EMT-Paramedic to join our Emergency Department team in Carmel, Indiana. You will collect patient information, communicate with RNs and physicians, and assist with emergent care and patient flow.

Responsibilities include initiating lifesaving measures, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, and assisting with procedures. State EMT-Paramedic certification and ACLS/PALS are preferred; ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications must be maintained as required.

Qualifications

Paramedic with frontline emergency care capabilities.
Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab procedures where needed.

Responsibilities

Collects and conveys information to RN and physician about patient status.
Initiates emergent care within scope of practice under RN supervision.
Aids patient flow and transports patients as directed in the ED.
Administers limited medications per physician orders after exam.
Maintains equipment, cleans rooms, and restocks supplies.

Skills

Paramedic skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

EMT-Paramedic certification

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Description

Job Responsibilities

Collects and conveys information to RN and physician regarding the health status of patients throughout their visit in the Emergency Department. Communicates information, both verbally and in writing, to the RN for development and modification of the patient's care plan. Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and ease apprehension. Keeps patients informed of their treatment plan and status throughout their stay in the Emergency Department.
Performs specialized work initiating emergent or appropriate care, within scope of practice and under the supervision of the Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
Assists both emergency department patients, and outpatients, to establish and maintain an effective patient flow in the Emergency Department.
Assists patient into gown as appropriate. Takes Vital signs and records. Measures and records patients input and output. Attaches oxygen, oxygen saturation and cardiac monitor as requested/needed.
Initiates lifesaving measures as needed, i.e., opening an airway, ventilation using bag valve mask, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fracture, cervical spine alignment, etc.
Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at emergency department entrance. Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department. Transports patients as directed.
Cleans and dresses wounds. Sets up and assists with procedures as directed.
Performs phlebotomy duties, basic laboratory procedures, wound cultures, Point of Care testing, EKGs and application of splints. Inserts, monitors, and discontinues non-medicated IV catheters in adults & pediatric population and document as required.
Assists in the maintenance and operation of the department by: Reporting defective/broken equipment to appropriate department for repair according to protocol, cleaning and stocking rooms, answering phones, retrieving or transporting supplies, etc.
May administer limited medications, as ordered by the attending physician, listed on the "Paramedic Medication Administration List" upon successful completion of the "ED Paramedic Pharmacology Exam".
Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Minimum: State certified EMT-P course completion EMT-P Certification, State of Indiana
Other: Competencies for routine clinical tests and procedures must be obtained within one year of employment in position. ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience Requirements