Lifepoint Health
Paramedic-Emergency Department-PRN
Lifepoint Health, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States, 35661
Paramedic- Emergency Department-PRN
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing/physician staff. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt.
Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: High School diploma preferred.
License: SRNA or EMT preferred.
Certifications:
Education: Associate’s Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure
Licenses: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date
Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually
Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
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Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: High School diploma preferred.
License: SRNA or EMT preferred.
Certifications:
Education: Associate’s Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure
Licenses: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date
Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually
Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
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