Paramedic - South OKC Freestanding ED - Mid 1p-1a FT

OU Health; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

401(k)

Medical & Dental

Résumé du poste

OU Health in South Oklahoma City is seeking a Hospital Paramedic for the South OKC Freestanding ED, mid shift from 1p to 1a, full-time. The role provides emergency patient care under ED physician direction and collaborates with nurses and the healthcare team to stabilize and transport patients.

Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining patient care, administering medications per protocols, obtaining vitals, drawing labs, IV/IO access, EKGs, and communicating clearly with the care

Qualifications

• Paramedic Training Program required.
• 2 years hospital and/or pre-hospital experience required.
• Paramedic License (OK) and NREMT certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide care per hospital policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Monitor vital signs and document care accurately.
• Attach monitors, perform 12-Lead EKGs, and report findings.
• Establish IV/IO access and administer medications as directed.

Connaissances

Knowledge of basic hospital policies

Knowledge of medical terminology

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Formation

Paramedic Training Program

Outils

Microsoft Office

Teletracking

Description du poste

Position Title

Paramedic - South OKC Freestanding ED - Mid 1p-1a FT

Department

SOKC Emergency Department

Job Description

The Hospital Paramedic functions under the administrative guidance of the shift supervisor or manager to provide services to emergency patients. Under the clinical direction of the Emergency Department Physician, collects and conveys information to physician and licensed nurse regarding the health status of patients.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provides care in accordance with established policies and procedures of OU Health.
• Carries out treatment plan in collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains clear communication with attending physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
• Observes and report patients' signs or symptoms.
• Contributes information to the licensed nurse for the development and modification of the patient's plan of care.
• Assists the licensed nurse in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Maintains competence with charting.
• Takes vital signs.
• Measures and records patients’ input and output.
• Attaches oxygen and cardiac monitor and monitors patients’ cardiac rhythm, performs 12 Lead EKG acquisition, documents EKG strips, suctions patients’ airways as directed and within competency, and reports findings to physician and care team assigned to patient.
• Receives patients from EMS personnel and prepares patients for the physician's care.
• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
• Performs basic laboratory procedures.
• Establishment of peripheral intravenous (IV), intraosseous (IO) lines, and ultrasound guided IVs.
• Performs venipunctures and insertion and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters from extremities.
• Administers medications, including those permitted within the paramedic scope of licensure, in accordance with hospital policy, established clinical protocols, and under the authorization and direction of the supervising physician or medical director.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Paramedic Training Program required.

Experience: 2 years of hospital and/or pre-hospital experience providing immediate stabilization and transport of sick and injured patients required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

• Paramedic License issued by the State of Oklahoma required.
• Paramedic Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic hospital policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers.
• Good computer skills with familiarity and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office, Teletracking, and other software applications.
• Knowledge of commonly used hospital based computer programs.
• Ability to relay information accurately and concisely.
• Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.