Emergency Department Clinical Paramedic - Emergency Department, Per Diem
- Dartmouth Health
- Keene, NH, USA
Job Description
The ED Paramedic functions as a member of the ED clinical team providing direct patient care within the scope of paramedic practice in collaboration with and under the supervision of ED Medical Director/Nursing leadership. They will promote and maintain the philosophy, values, standards of performance, and goals of the organization and the department. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities of the ED Paramedic include but are not limited to patient triage, directs care as part of ED team including interventions and assessment of patient condition and response to treatment, provides medication administration within paramedic scope of practice. Transports and monitors patients to ICU, radiology, CT, and other diagnostics; provide additional staffing for transfer to a higher level of care when necessary, obtains vital signs including orthostatics, EKGs, IV insertion, care, and removal, venipuncture and specimen collection, performs FSBS with glucometer, completes and/or assists with wound care, personal care/assistance with activities of daily living, documents interventions within the scope of practice in patient record; responds to call lights. Associates Degree preferred. 3-5 years in EMS or related healthcare field preferred. Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's Paramedic Certification (NRP). BLS, ACLS required. Current PHTLS, ITLS or proof of audited ATLS or audited TNCC. PALS, CCP-C preferred.
- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- Pay Range: $29.22 - $45.29;
- Work Status: 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a, variable days/eves/nights;
- Employment Type: Per Diem;
- Job ID: 17398
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
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Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
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