Critical Care Paramedic - Helen Keller EMS - PRN - Shift Varies at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Sheffield, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Airway Management, Ventilator Management, IV Pump Management, Medication Administration, Critical Care Protocols, Dynamic Patient Assessments, Radiology Interpretation, Leadership, Mentoring, Communication, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Patient Advocacy, Emergency Care, Safe Lifting, Patient Transport

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The roles and responsibilities of the Critical Care Paramedic include personal safety and the safety of others, patient assessment and emergency care; safe lifting and moving, patient transport and transfer, record keeping and data collection, and patient advocacy. A Critical Care Paramedic must demonstrate leadership qualities; play a role in mentoring by teaching and providing feedback to other Paramedics/EMT’s. Must be qualified to care for high acuity patients while demonstrating exceptional patient care skills. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with physicians and other agencies/departments. Responsibilities · All duties outlined in the Paramedic job description · Exceptional patient assessment skills · Exceptional airway management skills and knowledge · Ability to provide care to high acuity patients · Ability to provide ventilator management · Ability to manage various IV pumps · Ability to manage the administration of multiple medications and blood products simultaneously · Knowledge of various medications associated with emergency and/or critical care · Must be approved by the EMS Medical Director through continued evaluation Qualifications Education: Current Alabama license as a Critical Care Paramedic. FPC/CCP-C, ACLS, PALS, BLS, BTLS/PHTLS Experience: 3 years as a licensed Paramedic. 1 year as a primary care provider in the pre-hospital environment Additional Skills/Abilities: capable of working overtime as required; flexible to scheduling to meet the department and hospital staffing needs. Available for on-call when required. Possess knowledge of, or the ability to gain, skills necessary to administer care under critical care protocols and guidelines established by the medical director and/or the ADPH. This includes, but not limited to, specialized equipment, advanced medications, intubation, IV and intraosseous access, advanced cardiac monitoring, complex ventilator management, providing dynamic patient assessments, radiology interpretation, rapid decision making and planning. About Us The Employee Promise: As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of Helen Keller Hospital. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior.

Responsibilities

The Critical Care Paramedic is responsible for patient assessment, emergency care, and safe patient transport. They must demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills while providing exceptional care to high acuity patients.