What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at ThedaCare?
Key Accountabilities
- Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care
- Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care
- Completes accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Reinforces patient education performed by the RN
- Assists with patient transport to other departments as needed based on patient condition
- Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment to perform patient care
- Administers medications under the general supervision of the RN or Provider in accordance with the ThedaCare-approved Paramedic medication list
Qualification
- sCompletion of Paramedic Progra
- mBLS upon hir
- eParamedic license for the State of W
- IACLS & PALS within 6 months of hir
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Physical Deman
- dsAbility to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistan
- ceCategory 1: Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duti
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Work Environm
- entFrequent exposure to sharp objects and instrume
- ntsOccasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical sho
- ck.Occasional high noise level in work environme
- nt.Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agen
- ts.Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patien
- ts.Use of computers throughout work
- dayFrequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fing
