Paramedic

Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: February 6, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY Minimum: $16.46 Maximum: $24.70 Administers quality nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of an RN, LPN or physician demonstrating clinical competence and meeting established unit standards in the performance of specific nursing procedures. Promotes teamwork with staff, physicians, and other disciplines. JOB DUTIES 1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. 2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. 3. Collaborates with the RN, LPN or physician to carry out the nursing and medical plans of care for the patient. 4. Intubates, prepares IVs, dispenses medicines, and other treatments currently certified to provide under the direction of the supervising physician. 5. Performs splint applications and cast removals as well as other procedures after training completed. 6. Takes vital signs, monitor pulses, pulse oximetry, applies automatic non-invasive blood pressure cuffs, operates safely, and applies EKG monitoring as needed. 7. Performs EKG on patients as indicated in EMS protocol or under the direction of RN. 8. Assumes co-responsibility for patient zone in conjunction with RN, as needed, after approved and in-serviced according to Emergency Department standards and protocols. 9. Responsible for replenishing patient areas with equipment and supplies. 10. Assists in Emergency Department continuing education by participating in-services related to pre-hospital care of the patients. 11. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Licensure: EMT-P licensure for state of Indiana. ACLS Certification. Experience: One year experience as practicing EMT-P Other job requirements: Strong customer skills Strong communication skills Knowledge of human behavior and performance Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Keywords: Saint Joseph Health System, Mishawaka , Paramedic, Other , Mishawaka, Indiana