Cardiac telemetry

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups, provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport from hospitals or accident scenes.-Collaborate with other members of the team, including their Critical Care Nurse partner, 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, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection and participate in any special projects.-Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.-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 normal work hours.-Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, Impella cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.-Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Superior Ambulance staff and Critical Care administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.-Responsible for all aspects of operations of the unit assigned to. The lead paramedic makes and/or approves all medical decisions of the unit.-Responsible for maintaining optimal readiness of their unit at all times including ensuring that the necessary equipment/supplies are on board and in good working condition.-Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.-Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.-Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.-Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.-Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.