Paramedic Full Time at Trinity Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paramedic Certification, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Electronic Health Record, Communication Skills, Documentation, Adverse Reaction Reporting, Critical Care, Intervention Evaluation, Mandatory Reporter Training, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Health Care Needs Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned and certified as a paramedic, for all age groups in hospital environment. Delivers, implements, and evaluates nursing care to assigned patients under supervision of a registered nurse and is accountable for patient care administered during the shift. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs assessment of patients with complex health care needs. Completes patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations. Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding. Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided. Prepares and administers medications (orally, subcutaneously, intravenously) as ordered and records the administration in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR). Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa with Iowa Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement within 2 years of employment. For Critical Care departments, required upon employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served must be obtained within the first 3 months of hire. TNCC for ED and Critical Care within 6 months of hire. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

The paramedic provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients, performing assessments and delivering nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. They are responsible for documenting patient care and administering medications as ordered.