The starting rate for this position is: $23.76 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. Job Summary Under the direction and guidance of the Emergency Department Medical Director, and the general supervision of the Emergency Department Nursing Director, and in accordance with the standards of care and practice referenced by St. Joseph Hospital’s unit/departmental policies and procedures, the paramedic performs the following functions. It should be understood that the primary responsibility for an individual patient will remain with the assigned RN. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Perform standard assessments using basic and complex equipment
Based on assessments, identify patient care priorities
Reassess patient status/needs at appropriate intervals
Report patient status changes/needs to appropriate RN or ED physician/treating clinician
Initiate/maintain IV access lines in ED and other patient areas, excluding central lines
Initiate/maintain intraosseous (IO) access lines with physician approval
Perform blood draws and send to lab according to policy
Removal of IV/IO lines
Obtain and interpret 12 lead EKG and present to ordering provider
Recognize and report abnormal cardiac rhythms to treating provider
Perform Endotracheal intubation as requested by the ED Physician
Obtain and evaluate FSBG
Wound dressing application
Obtain Clean Catch Urine
Transport patients to other departments or inpatient rooms including Telemetry
Administer medications, as appropriate, as ordered by ED physician/treating clinician
Set up suture sets
Splint Application
Order entry using RN Symptom-Based Order Guidelines
Restocking of supplies as needed
Triage Patients
Discharge Patients
Maintains confidentiality
Able to communicate verbally and in writing
Communicate patient status or needs to RN or ED physician/treating clinician, as needed
Document procedures, medications, etc. in electronic medical record
Serve as patient advocate as needed
Monitor department for cleanliness and safety issues and report as appropriate
Meet standards of job analysis form
Ensure patient comfort
Collaborate with ED Team to expedite care
Pay attention to patient needs
Interact positively with members of team, other departments and services
Respect patient’s culture, lifestyle, religion and age when planning or implementing care
Accept constructive criticism and channels emotional reaction in a positive manner
Other duties as trained and credentialed
Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)
Job Knowledge and Skills
Point of care competencies (urine dip, glucose monitoring, fecal occult)
IV competencies
EKG/Defibrillation with Arrhythmia recognition
Venipuncture competencies
IO insertion/removal
Ranger fluid warmer
Bair hugger
Therapeutic hypothermia
Wound care
Burn care
Splint application
CPI Certification
Learning and Leadership Development Academy modules, as assigned
Education and Experience
Current New Hampshire Paramedic license required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
Successful completion of Paramedic level training strongly preferred.
Five years as a practicing pre-hospital Paramedic preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Must p ossess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.
Americans with Disabilities Statement
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
Standard of Business Conduct
Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
