Paramedic- Phoebe Sumter Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Americus, Georgia seeks a qualified Paramedic with 2-3 years of experience. The role encompasses various duties including providing direct patient care, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety and confidentiality standards. An Associate's degree in Paramedic and relevant certifications like ACLS and BLS are preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate technical proficiency with medical equipment and effective communication skills. This position aims for high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of Paramedic experience required.
• Associate Degree in Paramedic preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• State of Georgia Paramedic License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to departments for patient satisfaction.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Document required information and data accurately.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Demonstrate technical skills with medical equipment.

Skills

Paramedic Experience

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Paramedic

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Medical Equipment

Job description

Qualifications

• 2 years / Associate Degree in Paramedic (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 2 - 3 years Paramedic Experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• State of Georgia Paramedic License

Clinical Job Duties

• Provide assistance to internal and external departments to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Cooperate with other units to achieve division objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation.

Patient Care Duties

• Provide direct patient care to all patients and family.
• Admit, transfer, discharge patients; transcribe orders, charting, complete charges, and perform clerical duties when necessary.
• Take and record vital signs, measure and record intake and output.
• Take and prescribe physician's orders to appropriate records, cards, schedules, lists, etc.
• Receive and give reports to supervisor or nurse as needed.
• Initiate discharge/transfer process and provide for patient escort.
• Keep emergency supply cart equipped and ready for use.
• Maintain controlled drug records.

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Care Planning and Implementation

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

Care Processes

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• Attends training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills for non-clinical areas.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.