Er Paramedic Job at UNM Hospitals (Albuquerque)

Job Description

Assist in the care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Perform initial triage screening assessments, stabilizes and/or prepare patient for transport, document patient care activities, and provide ongoing patient monitoring. Under medical direction administer IV and oral medications. Assist with procedures in emergency department and emergency department resuscitation unit. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Job Responsibility

Assist in the care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
Perform initial triage screening assessments, stabilizes and/or prepare patient for transport, document patient care activities, and provide ongoing patient monitoring
Under medical direction administer IV and oral medications
Assist with procedures in emergency department and emergency department resuscitation unit
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
MEDICATION - Under medical direction administer oral and IV medications via six rights, document and communicate clinical findings
ALS - Assist in providing all components of advance life support
TESTS - Perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests
THERAPY - Perform peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy
CARDIAC - Provide cardiac monitoring
assist with cardioversion or defibrillation
EMERGENCY CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, suctioning, apply cardiac monitor, and initial triage assessments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock emergency equipment and supply areas maintaining appropriate PAR levels
SPECIMEN - Collect, label and transport specimens
WOUND CARE - Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN or physician
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right

Requirements

High School or GED Equivalent
Course
UNMH Paramedic Medication Administration Test completion 6m
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
PALS
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers

Nice to have

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experience
Bachelor's Degree
Nationally Registered Paramedic License

What we offer

Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

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