New 
Paramedic - Per Diem - Emergency Room
 Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP) | |
 United States, New Hampshire, Dover | |
| 789 Central Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Apr 03, 2025 | |
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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. Education BLS PALS Nationally Certified or Registered Paramedic Physical Requirements 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. | |