Emergency Department Paramedic; Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

The Emergency Department (ED) Paramedic will function as a member of the clinical team in the Emergency Department assuming and providing quality care to patients in the Emergency department. The Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) paramedic may be asked to accompany an EMS service on a transfer to another facility based on acuity. The AVH paramedic will follow the protocols set forth by the state of New Hampshire and the WMC standards of care.

The Paramedic is accountable to the Emergency Department Manager and Emergency Department Director.

Education:

• Graduate of Paramedic Program.

Certification:

• NRP Certification required, must be obtained within one year of employment.
• MOAB required within one year.

Licensure:

• Current licensure as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Care Provider in the State of New Hampshire.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and PHTLS certifications required prior to employment. Critical care course completion required within two years of employment.
• Association
  * accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS) (for clinical staff), or Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), and renewal on a regular basis, with up to a three-month grace period after the expiration date.

Skills:

• Advanced Clinical Proficiency Preferred.
• Effective Communication and Collaboration.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving.
• Technology and Documentation.
• Compassionate Patient Care.

Work Experience:

• Two years' experience as a Paramedic required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management and time management skills required.
• Basic computer systems knowledge.