Job Information
Crawford County Memorial Hospital Paramedic PRN in Denison, Iowa
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Responds promptly to all request for patient care as directed.• Completes documentation and records according to department and state policies.• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for responses at all times.• Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the Emergency Room Nurse, Physician, and/or Supervisor.• Acts as a team leader when dealing with emergency responses.• Takes proper care of the vehicle and equipment.• Pursues new levels in paramedicine technology and participates in activities, which contribute to professional growth and development.• Participates in community activities, which improve the public’s understanding of the EMS system.• Attends and completes all required safety and annual training requirements as assigned.• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Perform other duties as assigned.Professional Requirements:• Complete annual education requirements.• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.• Report to work on time and as scheduled.• Wear identification while on duty.• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.• Comply with all organizational policies.• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Job Requirements:• Current Paramedic state certification.• Minimum of two years full-time experience as a provider of prehospital care.• Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.• Current certification in advanced cardiac life support, American Heart Association.• Current motor vehicle operators state license.
Organizational/Core Competencies:• Quality Service• Team Work• Communication• Respect for Others• Time and Priority Management
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Respectful: Novice
Team Player: Novice
Self-Confidence: Novice
Selflessness: Novice
Professional: Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
- Technical/other training or better in Related Fields
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
TNCC
Pediatric Adv Life Sup
Basic Life Support
Paramedic
Adv Cardiac Life Support
Experience
Preferred
- 1-2 year: Full-time employment with a transporting EMS Service
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.