What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Medic, Community Paramedic, telehealth tech position at ChenMed?
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The Mobile Medic, Advanced (Paramedic) works closely with the after-hours Dedicated virtual care telehealth team providers and nurses to deliver a full scope of in-home health care services to patients in the Richmond, VA area. Under the provider’s direction, the incumbent provides a wide range of urgent and acute clinical interventions to patients in their homes.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- With provider guidance and direction, conducts one-on-one advanced, in-home health assessments with senior patients. This includes documenting vital signs and measuring relevant physical attributes as well as identifying cognitive, functional, medication and social challenges impacting patient’s health.
- Communicates health updates with the provider and virtual care team. Facilitates care plan execution and design to keep patient home, happy, and healthy, when able.
- Prepares patients for virtual examinations; performs routine screenings, including vitals, weight, EKG, etc. Assists provider with exams and explains treatment procedures and providers' instructions to patients, including facilitating video visits.
- Prepares and administers medications including IM and IV, changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures. Performs CPR when necessary.
- Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic Point of Care lab tests.
- Interacts with EMS and emergency department personnel as necessary and with expediency, to coordinate emergency care for any presentation warranting an immediate trip to the hospital or advanced life support services.
- Creates and records detailed clinical documents for each patient, noting all medications, allergies, and medical conditions presenting. Documents contact information for each family member or friend serving as emergency contact.
- Documents and reports findings / actions to ensure encounters are accurately recorded and received by the provider as soon as administratively possible. Provides recommendations to provider within scope of license to address / reduce health risk.
- Maintains home visit supplies, equipment and stocks. Sterilizes instruments, practices OSHA safety standards, practices accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.
- As defined by state statutes and pursuant to medical protocols, policies and procedures set by the provider, administers appropriate patient care at the Paramedic skill level in emergency medical situations.
- Reports cases of neglect or abuse to Adult / Child protective services. Contacts law enforcement when appropriate.
- Educates seniors on aging and disability resources and other applicable social services. Recommends to provider and care team needed mental health interventions, leveraging community resources whenever possible. Coordinates fire rescue units, police and other community agencies making home visits.
- Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA :
We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.
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