Transport Paramedic, Days, Air Care and Mobile Care

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To function in a role as a certified paramedic that can transport, care for and assist in the care of a diverse and multi-faceted patient population.

To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the appropriate level of patient care according to the scope of practice approved by the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire and Transportation Services and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati Southwest Ohio Protocols, Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems as well as organizational and departmental policies and procedures.  While operating under the outline's rules and regulations, the paramedic will care for and treat chronically, acutely ill and/or injured patients- primarily between facilities.  

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):
Engages in population appropriate communication.
Knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

PATIENT CARE:

Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with policies, protocols and standards of care. 
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (infant, pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for an inter-facility transport. 
Collaborate with other members of the team, including drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners and customers.
Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient and family problems.
Plan, organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Maintain complete and accurate records, complete all transport documentation by the communicated deadline, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection and participate in any special projects. 
Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations outlined in the program mission. 
Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions. 
Complete transports initiated with in the timeframe of the scheduled shift, understanding that completion of these transports might require extend beyond scheduled work hours.
Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses. 
Maintain clinical competency in scope of practice appropriate procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, ventricular assist devices, and advanced airway management.
Able to assist in the Emergency Department at West Chester Hospital

Emergency Department Environment:

Participates in the hospital’s Emergency Operations Plan during disaster situations
Communicates with various departments in a cooperative manner
Performs quick registration of patients
Effectively communicates to patients and families
Ordering, stocking, and cleaning assigned area
Maintains specialty carts

Responsible for Point of Care quality assurance and tests Safety:

Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety edu