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Hospital Paramedic, Emergency Department (Full-time, Variable)

Prisma Health

Sumter, SCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 6 days agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Sumter, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Paramedic State And National Registry Certified

Job overview

The Hospital Paramedic works under the Prisma Health Ambulance Service, reporting to the charge nurse and attending physician. They assess and treat patients, ensure safety, document care, and collaborate with the healthcare team. The role involves using EHR and emergency equipment, participating in quality improvement, and attending required meetings and in‑services.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EHRPyxisTelemetryEmergency EquipmentState Medical Board Approved MedicationsState Medical Board Approved Skills

Qualifications

Certification ProgramOne Year Experience as Field ParamedicParamedic State and National Registry Certified

Full job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary Works under Prisma Health Ambulance Service with daily direction from the on-duty charge nurse and attending Physician. Assesses and treats patients according to clinical operating guidelines. Serves as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. Provides for patient safety. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains an active involvement. Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff. Maintains competence with charting system.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Collects data and completes patient's orders utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools. Completes appropriate forms.

  • Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention.

  • Identifies patient priorities for patient plan of care and validates these priorities with the healthcare team members and documents appropriately.

  • Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the Paramedic scope of practice.

  • Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.

  • Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing known resources internal and external to the unit.

  • Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice (EHR, Pyxis, Telemetry, emergency equipment).

  • Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs.

  • Participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.

  • Attends meetings and in services as required by departmental policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Certification Program.

  • Experience - One (1) year of experience as a field paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience in a hospital.

In Lieu Of N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Paramedic, State and National Registry Certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge and skills for State Medical Board Approved Medications for Credentialed Paramedics

  • Knowledge and skills for State Medical Board Approved Skills for Credentialed Paramedics

Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

Location Tuomey

Facility Tuomey Hospital

Department Emergency Department

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