Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: Variable Hours

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

Responsible for carrying out direct and supportive patient care under the direction of licensed care provider. Assist department by greeting patient and visitors, answering telephones, preparing rooms and transporting specimens.

Responsibilities:

The NLEMMC ED Paramedic may perform the duties within their scope of practice as follows:

• Independently manages ESI Level 4 & 5 patients after triage.

• Collaboratively assists the RN for ESI Level 1-3.

• Performs a standard patient assessment.

• May initiate standing orders for adult patients.

• Re-assesses patient at appropriate intervals.

• Reports relevant patient status changes to the co-assigned RN or Emergency Physician/PA.

• Works collaboratively with all ED team members.

• Oxygen administration.

• Cardiac Monitoring.

• 12 Lead ECG acquisition.

• Finger Stick Blood Glucose Monitoring.

• IV placement.

• Ultrasound IV placement.

• IV, IM, SC, IN, & PO medications.

• IV Fluid administration.

• Phlebotomy.

• Foley Catheter Placement.

• CPR.

• BLS ventilation.

• Splinting.

• Bleeding control.

• Wound Care.

• Specimen collection/swabs.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Cervical Spine Precautions/management/collar placement.

• Backboard usage.

• Orthopedic traction splint placement (HARE).

• Answering radio/phone for EMS reports.

In addition to the above, the ED Paramedic may perform duties/procedures within their scope of practice WITH A PHYSICIAN AT THE BEDSIDE as follows:

• Advanced Airway placement (ETT, BIAD).

• Endotracheal Intubation with Video Laryngoscopy.

• Transcutaneous pacing.

• Defibrillation.

• Cardioversion.

• Needle Chest Decompression.

• STAT/Sedating Medication Administration within scope of practice.

Other Information:

• Must hold an active Maine EMS License.

• Must hold current CPR, ACLS, PALS.

Competencies and Skills

• 3+ years of relative work experience required.Minimum of 3 years full time EMS experience required at Paramedic level.

• ArithmeticMedical Math as relevant to scope of practice.

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Electronic medical record software.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

• Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.

• Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Credentials

• Required Emergency Med Tech - Paramedic

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

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