Essential Job Functions

Assessment:

• Perform standard assessments using basic and complex equipment.

• Based on assessments, identify patient care priorities.

• Reassess patient status/needs at appropriate intervals.

• Report patient status changes/needs to appropriate RN or ED physician/treating clinician.

  Delivery of Care:

• Initiate/maintain IV access lines in ED and other patient areas, excluding central lines.

• Initiate/maintain intraosseous (IO) access with physician approval.

• Perform blood draws and send to lab according to policy.

• Removal of IV/IO lines.

• Obtain and interpret 12 lead EKG and present to ordering provider.

• Recognize and report abnormal cardiac rhythms to treating provider.

• Perform Endotracheal intubation as requested by the ED Physician.

• Obtain and evaluate FSBG.

• Wound dressing application.

• Obtain Clean Catch Urine.

• Transport patients to other departments or inpatient rooms including Telemetry.

• Administer medications, as appropriate, as ordered by ED physician/treating clinician.

• Paramedics will be restricted from administering the following:

• Blood or blood products

• Heparin

• Insulin

• Narcotic Drips

• PCA/PCEA

• Hypertonic Saline

• Antithrombotics (i.e. t-PA)

• Chemotherapy agents

• Antibiotics PO or IV

• Paralytics

• Set up suture sets.

• Order entry using RN symptom-based order guidelines.

• Restocking of supplies as needed.

• Other duties as trained and credentialed.

  Communication/Documentation:

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Communicate patient status or needs to RN or ED physician/treating clinician, as needed.

• Document procedures, medications, etc. in electronic medical record.

• Serve as patient advocate as needed.

• Monitor department for cleanliness and safety issues and report as appropriate.

  Patient Safety:

• Meet standards of job analysis form.

• Ensure patient comfort.

• Collaborate with Emergency Department Team to expedite care.

• Pay attention to patient needs.

  Interpersonal:

• Interact positively with members of team, other departments and services.

• Respect patient’s culture, lifestyle, religion and age when planning or implementing care.

• Accept constructive criticism and channels emotional reaction in a positive manner.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Education:

• Successful completion of Paramedic level training.

• Current New Hampshire licensed Paramedic.

• ACLS, PALS and BLS Certification.

  Experience:

• Minimum five years as a practicing pre-hospital Paramedic.

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