What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Paramedic - Nights position at OU Medical Center?
Position Title: Hospital Paramedic - Nights Department: Adult Emergency Department Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $2,000 or $1,000 sign-on bonus General Description: Functions under the administrative guidance of the shift supervisor or manager to provide services to emergency patients. Under the clinical direction of the Emergency Department Physician, collects and conveys information to physician and licensed nurse regarding the health status of patients. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Provides care in accordance with established policies and procedures of OU Health. Carries out treatment plan in collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and members of the healthcare team. Maintains clear communication with attending physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all patient care issues. Observes and report patients' signs or symptoms. Contributes information to the licensed nurse for the development and modification of the patient's plan of care. Assists with the licensed nurse in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient. Provides for patient safety. Maintains competence with charting. Takes vital signs. Measures and records patients’ input and output. Attaches oxygen and cardiac monitor and monitors patients’ cardiac rhythm, performs 12 Lead EKG, documents EKG strips, suctions patients’ airways as directed, and reports findings to physician and care team assigned to patient. Receives patients from EMS personnel and prepares patients for the physician's care. Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. Performs basic laboratory procedures. Performs venipunctures, and insertion and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters from extremities. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Successful completion of Paramedic training program. Experience: Two (2) years of hospital and/or pre-hospital experience providing immediate stabilization and transport of sick and injured patients. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current license issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Paramedic. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of basic hospital policies and procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of office procedures and equipment. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to type accurately. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers. Good computer skills with familiarity and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office, Teletracking and other software applications. Knowledge of commonly used hospital based computer programs would be helpful. Ability to relay information accurately and concisely. Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting. Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks. #CB Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. 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