Paramedic - Emergency Department
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Rocky Mount
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
The Paramedic will work in collaboration with all members of the
health care team to provide care to all Emergency Department
patients, under the direct supervision of the Emergency Services
Physician and general direction of the Emergency Services Director.
They will work as part of a team with the Registered Nurse
accountable for the patient care assignment. Specific tasks can be
delegated by the RN or MD. Provide service across the lifespan
(infants, toddlers, preschool, adolescents, adults, and
geriatrics). Major responsibilities for this position are: safety
and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and
procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety,
and professional development.Responsibilities:
1. Pleasantly greets new patients upon their arrival, and
accomplishes the general orientation of the patient to their
room.
2. Accurately obtains and documents vital signs, temperature,
weight and other required admission data, as instructed by RN.
3. Assist patients with their basic personal needs with respect and
protection of the patient's privacy, dignity and cultural
diversity.
4. Performs task as outlined by hospital policy and protocol.
5. Transports patients without incident or accident due to failure
to properly apply established safety procedures and
precautions.
6. Cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking rooms between patients
following hospital policy and protocols.
7. Ensures current credentials and/or certification.
8. Maintains compliance with hospital procedural standards.
9. Supports and promotes Carolina Care.
10. Provides ongoing compliance with Workers Compensation
Policy.
11. Personally contributing to the team environment by
demonstrating cooperative, constructive, problem-solving
interaction with UNC Health Wayne employees, and its customers.
12. Performs other departmental duties as assigned.
13. Performs independently within his/her scope of practice. Other
information:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure/Certification
Licensed Paramedic.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) are required within six (6) months of hire.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: Nash HospitalsEntity: Nash UNC Health
Care
Organization Unit: NGH Emergency Room Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of
Job: NASH HCExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Rocky Mount , Paramedic - Emergency Department, Healthcare , Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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