ED Advanced Tech - FKH

Summary
The Paramedic provides patient care and performs unit activities under the direction of an Emergency Provider. Works in collaboration with Registered Nurses and other members of the care team in providing direct patient care activities including clinical assessment, obtaining vital signs, and assisting patients in need of emergency interventions. This also includes, but is not limited to, other activities such as coordinating equipment, providing transportation activities to testing, care areas, and performing tasks specific to the department assigned.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Performs patient assessment, observation, treatment, and reassessment.
• Obtains vital signs; performs finger stick glucose testing, and specimen collections; measures patient's height and weight; records intake and output. Reports significant changes to the Registered Nurse & Emergency Physician as appropriate.
• Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner.
• Establishes peripheral IV access.
• Perform EKG's, recognize arrhythmias.
• Provide respiratory support, including oxygen administration via nasal cannula, facemask, and bag-valve mask (BVM).
• Lift and transport patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, isolette, crib, or escorts to various areas within the Hospital.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) preferred
• Nationally Registered Paramedic [NREMT-Paramedic] - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician [EMT License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

EMT/Paramedic experience 1-2 years preferred

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong patient/customer service skill.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.