What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Freestanding Emergency Department position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
- Carries out a treatment plan in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Maintains clear communication with the attending physician, ED nursing and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assists In care delivery to include:
- Taking vital signs, reporting deviation of normal vital signs
- Perform point of care testing
- Perform EKG
- Perform venipuncture & IV insertion
- Collect lab specimens
- Assist nursing staff with ED processes during transport downtime (admission, triage, etc .... )
- Participate as a driver for the USA Southstar ambulance
- Promote patient safety and & family centered care
- Assist with maintaining a well stock orderly environment on the ambulance
- Document appropriately in the electronic medical record.
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- graduate of an EMT-Paramedic course and 1 year paramedic experience. Required
- Licensed as a paramedic in the state of Alabama Required
- ACLS Required or
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama may be required for some positions. Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.