JOB DESCRIPTION

The EMT-Paramedic in the Emergency Department setting is responsible for assisting the RN and Physician with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within their scope of practice. The EMT-Paramedic is responsible for carrying out patient reassessments and potential stabilization of critically ill or injured patients following medical director protocols. The EMT-Paramedic is a licensed professional responsible for maintaining the standard of care in a holistic, family centered and individualized manner. In the performance of his/her job duties, the EMT-Paramedic is responsible for maintaining quality cost effectiveness and guest relations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Texas Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required. TNCC, ITLS preferred but not required.
• Minimum two year experience as an EMT-Paramedic. Hospital experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills both in oral format and written.
• Flexible and service oriented
• Problem solving skills and ability to critically think in an emergency setting.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Potential physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over lOO lbs.
• Maintains continuing education as needed for licensure.
• Carry out delegated tasks as assigned by the RN and/or the physician within the EMT-P scope of practice
• Follow protocols, written by the medical director, as they pertain to medication administration, specimen collection, or any other delegated task.
• Documents accurately in the electronic medical records, maintains patient privacy and adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Documents appropriately and accurately in all log books in the laboratory when documenting patient lab results.
• Reports critical lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with the stabilization and continued treatment of patients in the emergency department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Performs duties in a fast-paced emergency room
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move using proper body mechanics and agree to ask for assistance if required.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must submit to random drug screenings.