In accordance with our mission and core values, this position is established to actively participate on the patient care team by providing basic bedside care including obtaining IV access via a peripheral, external jugular, or intra-osseous route, phlebotomy, administering ACLS/PALS medications and associated procedures in a code situation, administering IV crystalloid solutions per physician order, and obtaining EKGs as well as assisting patients with activities of daily living, under the direction of the RN. Paramedics will also be allowed to perform tracheal intubation under the direction of the physician covering the ER. There will be a skills lab every six months with a designated provider to maintain intubation competency. Teamwork is a vital component to this role as it ensures effective collaboration efforts in the Emergency Department.

Performs treatments and patient care procedures.

Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care.

Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual.

Performs Phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG as directed by RN

Administration of IV crystalloid fluids as ordered 

Administration of ACLS/PALS medications and associated procedures in a code situation

Tracheal intubation as directed by the ER physician

Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner.