Paramedic

The Paramedic is responsible for responding to requests by the nursing staff or physician staff to assist with BLS interventions and to assist with emergency care within the emergency department according to protocols and policies approved by the hospital and emergency department medical director, and hospital policy. This position performs other duties related to the provision of care as assigned after appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for paramedic level services from areas within the emergency department in a timely and safe manner.
• Completes documentation and records according to hospital and department policy.
• Ensures emergency preparedness equipment is ready for response at all times.
• Assists with codes and critical care patients within the emergency department at the paramedic level, including interdepartmental transport and monitoring.
• The paramedic performs assigned...