What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Per Diem - Express Care position at Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)?
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the tenth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.
Provides direct and indirect age-specific patient care duties and assessment under the guidance and delegation of a registered nurse while adhering to organizational standards, policies, and protocols.
a) Responds to requests for patient care assistance as delegated by the registered nurse
b) Maintains skill level to perform patient care tasks and interventions within scope of practice after competency validation to include but not limited to :
i) Intravenous catheter insertion
ii) 12-lead EKG acquisition
iii) Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
iv) Orthopedic splint application
v) Laboratory specimen collection and process
vi) POC waived testing
vii) Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring
c) Administers medications and intravenous fluids and monitors outcomes as delegated by registered nurse following provider order and hospital policy after competency validation.
d) Paramedics may not be the primary care giver to administer blood products, fibrinolytics, insulin, or moderate sedation.
i) The paramedic can serve as the second sign off for Medications and blood products an RN will be the primary validator
Document care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes in electronic medical record.
Completes the intake assessment specific to the department they are assigned to and documents it in the EHR.
a) Initiates treatment and testing based on department protocols.
b) Recognizes high risk patients and situations and communicates with charge RN to coordinate patient placement.
c) In the Emergency department, the paramedic will do the triage assessment and documentation on ambulance and walk-in patients after completing triage training, to include the Emergency Severity Index, and competency validation.
Performs additional job specific requirements and other duties as assigned after competency validation
Qualifications - External
Experience Minimum Required
- Graduated from an accredited Paramedic Program
- 1 year paramedic
Experience Preferred / Desired
than 2 years Paramedic
Education Minimum Required
Education Preferred / Desired
Special Skills Minimum Required
Special Skills Preferred / Desired
Licensure and / or Certifications Required
Licensure and / or Certifications Preferred / Desired
Additional Job Description
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
