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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Job Summary
 In accordance with the mission of Diley Ridge Medical Center, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Services Technician (Paramedic), will provide direct and indirect patient care, in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social & spiritual needs. Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization. The scope of
Emergency Services Technician (Paramedic) role is to support clinical care in the Emergency Department, Inpatient Unit, Imaging Services area and Outpatient Draw Station.

 Functioning in the spirit of teamwork and cooperation, responsible and accountable for the delivery of care and services to patients served within the Medical Center campus, this may include acceptance of duties, responsibilities and / or special projects not specified within this .Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

 Education: High school graduate or equivalency preferred.

 Current Certification as an EMT-P, in the State of Ohio.

 Successful completion of an approved course(s) which includes basic patient care skills, EKG, and phlebotomy preferred.

 Experience: Previous patient care experience and / or technical education in health-related field preferred.

 Ability to work under pressure and receive multiple directions.

 Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills.

 BLS, healthcare provider, required.

 ACLS, required.

 PALS, required.

 Exhibits a community and customer service focus. Job Relationships Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager, Assistant Clinical Manager/Educator, Charge Nurse or designee

Supervises: N /A

Job Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities:

 Service Excellence:

 Exhibits the Service Excellence Behavior Standards, role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

 Provides for periodic rounding on patients & families, providing updates and initiating service recover on identified issues.

Clinical Practice – Routine Patient Care:

 Under the direction of an RN, or other licensed staff member.

 Delivers patient care for an assigned group of patients. (Examples include, but are not limited to: vital signs, I&O, Height, weight, activities of daily living, preparation for admission, post-mortem care, patient transport and admission, ensures security of patient belongings.)

 Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.

Clinical Practice – Technical Skills:

 Under the direction of an RN, or other licensed staff member, performs:

 EKG & Monitor lead placement.

 Phlebotomy.

 Orthopedic skills (i.e.) splinting, crutch fitting, gait training.  Visual acuity, eye irrigation & equipment set-up.

 CLIA-waived testing (i.e.) point of care glucose.

 Collects specimens (i.e.) throat, urine, stool, sputum.

 Wound cleansing & application of a sterile dressing.

 Suture & staple removal.

 Chain of custody specimen collection.  Suture tray set-up, assisting with procedure.

 Set-up & assisting with pelvic exam.

 Assisting in triage, with data collection.

 Assist with application of restraints.  Participates as a team member in hazardous material decontamination.