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Provide direct patient care under the guidelines and protocols provided by the UNMH Rapid Response Medical Director. Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of Emergency Medical Services along with any approved UNMH special skills. Function as a patient advocate. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Age Groups.
Job Responsibility
Provide direct patient care under the guidelines and protocols provided by the UNMH Rapid Response Medical Director
Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of Emergency Medical Services along with any approved UNMH special skills
Function as a patient advocate
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Age Groups
Provide basic life support up to advanced life support to include defibrillation/cardio version, oral/nasal endotracheal intubation, medication administration, needle thoracotomy, surgical cricothyrotomy, deep suctioning, interosseous catheter Insertion, perform/interpret 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests
Perform patient care
work autonomously to stabilize patients and guide care until providers arrive
triage emergency care (outpatient response on hospital property to emergency department)
stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport
document all patient care activities
assessment of test results and laboratory values for purpose of adjusting patient therapy
respond to hospital non-patient emergencies
Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical application, sublingual and intravenous administration of medications via the seven rights
provide for nebulized drug administration
document and communicate clinical findings
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
Monitor and stock supply areas
maintain equipment as appropriate
Attend education sessions, department and other meetings as appropriate
Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
Participate in department quality programs
Assist in orienting new employees as required
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
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
1 year related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
PALS
Complete & maintain unit/clinic based required cert & comps
Nice to have
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
3 years directly related experience
Nationally Registered Paramedic License
Valid New Mexico Driver's License
UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days
Critical Care Paramedic
UNMH basic arrhythmia course w/in 3 mos of position
Arterial Blood Gas course w/in 3 mos of position
CEVO Course within 3 months of position
Ultrasound guided IV course w/in 3 monts of position
DOT Medical Certification within 60 days of position
What we offer
Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials