Paramedic Ambulatory, Oak Ridge Urgent Care

Paramedic Ambulatory, Oak Ridge Urgent Care. Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.

Responsibilities

Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs; Rapid evaluation of life threatening emergencies; Implementation of prescribed therapies within scope of practice; Collaboration with nursing and medical team to establish treatment goals; Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment; Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care; Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care; Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes; Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS; Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing; Documents medication and treatment in the Electronic Medical Record; Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record; Demonstrates high-level teamwork; Supports evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives; Facilitates optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures safety and security of all patients

Requirements

Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas; Maintains certification through affiliation with approved applicable state-OEMS education provider; Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively; Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development; Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment; Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices; Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate; Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided

Nice to have

Three years of Emergency Service experience; Critical care certificate; National registry paramedic

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program