6 Paramedic Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
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- Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the licensed clinician.
- Under the direction of a licensed clinician, prepares and administers medications. May operate specialized ventilators in critical and non critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
- Under the direction of the licensed clinician, provides assistance in emergencies.
- Notifies department RN or physician immediately of changes in patient condition.
- Supports and reinforces RN/RT/physician and patient/family teaching and evaluates learning, documenting in the medical record as appropriate.
- Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax and emergency medical services (EMS) system).
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
- Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges for repair of major malfunctions.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices., and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Emergency Medical Services.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in a paramedic role or appropriate related clinical experience.
- Completion of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or other courses as appropriate, may be completed in place of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic health record (HER) systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
- Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
- Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids.
- Protective clothing (i.e. goggles, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
- Must have functional vision and hearing.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Job Summary
Full Time
$41k-51k (estimate)
07/29/2023
05/15/2024
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