Paramedic/Emergency Department, FT at FALL RIVER HEALTH SERVICES in Hot Springs, South Dakota

Job Description:

Fall River Health Services is looking for a Paramedic in Hot Springs SD. In this role you will plan and provide direct patient care specific to the diagnosis and age of patient served, under the direction of Emergency Department physician, on a continuing basis, to obtain optimum health for a patient and family, in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policy. Provides BLS and ALS emergency care.
Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the emergency department attending provider and registered nurse in the formulation of the individualized plan of care from admission through discharge. Assists RN and provider with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within scope of practice.
Identify patient and significant others teaching needs, participates in and reinforces teaching, including patient/family and significant others.
Contribute to patient assessment and participates in the implementation of nursing intervention.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize an emergency and initiate appropriate response.
Implement plan of patient care after initial assessment by RN and works closely with healthcare team.
Participate in evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care interventions and contributes to the revision of the plan of care as necessary.
Demonstrate the ability to start an IV.
Perform procedures and treatments according to the EMS standards and department policies and protocols.
Document accurately in the electronic medical record, maintain patient privacy and adheres to HIPAA standards.
Follows safety and infection control policy and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Contributes to patient assessment and participates in the implementation of nursing intervention.
Collaborates with the Emergency physician in the formulation of the individualized plan of care from admission through discharge, as evidenced by documentation and feedback.
Implements plan of patient care after initial assessment by RN and works closely with health care team.
Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care interventions and contributes to the revision of the plan of care as necessary, as evidenced by documentation, observation and feedback.
Consistently identifies patient and significant others teaching needs, participates in and reinforces teaching, including patient/family and significant others, as evidenced by documentation, observation and feedback.
Utilizes a progressive, cooperative effort to provide holistic care.
Demonstrate knowledge of standards, policies and procedures and integrates knowledge into delivery of care. Participates in selected procedures and treatments according to nursing and unit specific standards, as evidenced by documentation and observation.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize delivery of patient care, as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize an emergency situation and initiate the appropriate response, as evidenced by documentation, observation and feedback.
Utilize sound judgment in implementing the coordination of medical and nursing interventions, as evidenced by documentation, observation, and feedback.
Provide cost effective, high quality service with care and courtesy to all customers.
Meet or exceeds customers' expectations of caring environment.
Demonstrate positive customer service consistently through positive interactions with patients/families/physicians.
Work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team by expressing a customer service approach for both external and internal customers.
Communicate effectively with patients, customers and members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills of effective communication.
Facilitate communication among members of the health care team.
Communicate patient information in a clear, concise and appropriate manner.
Support and encourages a harmonious work environment within the unit and with other departments.
Promote teamwork, recognizes responsibilities and performs them willingly with a positive impact on patients/co-workers.
Demonstrate professional responsibility as evidence by absenteeism/attendance record.
Adapt positively to fluctuating workload to maximize patient care.
Demonstrate behaviors that display professional conduct, responsibility and accountability.
Contribute to nursing and departmental development.
Complete required education and competencies.
Participate in orientation and education of personnel.
Demonstrate evidence of continual growth as appropriate to the position.
Requires thorough training and experience in the functions of basic computer skills and the functions of equipment. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, effective communication and computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Behavioral Competencies:

Support Fall River Health Services vision and mission.
Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
Exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
Display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
Participats in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
Attend scheduled in-services and workshops within the community and others as needed to meet educational requirements to maintain certification and to update knowledge and skills in medicine.
In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Fall River Health Service's needs or requirements.

The Average Salary for this position is $18.84- $23.27 an hour depending on years of experience. FTE 36 Hours