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Paramedic

Owensboro Health

Location: 42303
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: December 16, 2021
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PARAMEDIC Allied Health Hours: 6a-6p Days - Full-time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: OH 2013-73 - 40344B
Job Summary Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary. # Job Responsibilities Administers care within scope of practice and per Emergency Department policies. Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse. Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient. Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff. Collaborates with care team, reports and records observations, and follows directives. Performs the following procedures: CPR, splinting, blood draws, EKGs, start peripheral IVs, RSV/Flu swabs, urinary catheter insertion, and hangs plain IVFs as directed. Transports telemetry monitored patients. May transport patients with blood infusing that was initiated prior to transport. May be required to complete order entry and maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner. Works under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or mid-level provider. Qualifications High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire No experience required Paramedic - Licensed Paramedic in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required upon hire Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Occasionally Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.