Emergency Department Medic (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.

Summary:

The Emergency Department Medic will deliver safe patient care within his/her scope of practice as defined by hospital regulation and perform a variety of patient-related duties, acting on initiated protocols under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assist Providers and Registered Nurses in the setup and implementation of patient care while accurately and professionally documenting all patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Current, unencumbered, Montana Paramedic License

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within sixty (60) days of start date.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within sixty (60) days of start date.

• One (1) year of Emergency Department or EMS experience

Preferred:

• Associate of Applied Science: Paramedicine

• Montana Critical Care Paramedic License

• Essential Job Functions:

• In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• • Works in conjunction with RN to deliver urgent and emergency care.

• Initiates protocols as directed by the RN.

• Thoroughly and accurately documents care provided.

• Assists RN in identifying critical patients and delivering care within the fast paced ED environment.

• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

• Collectively works with all medical staff to ensure proper patient care and fluid patient progress is achieved including using SBAR reporting and EMR documentation.

• Maintains flexibility within job role to ensure safety, team cohesion, and effective operation of the department.

• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality

• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment

• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements:

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

Position Emergency Department Medic (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Location MT:Bozeman:Deaconess Hospital | MA, CNA, Aide | PRN/Casual Call

Req ID 532