Paramedic - CHI Mercy Health : Job Details

Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned as a paramedic -- for all age groups in a pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Functions within the scope of practice of a Paramedic as defined within Nebraska and Iowa state regulations and listed in the Approved Skills and Procedures for Licensed EMS Providers document. This position does take a patient assignment, but must be over seen by an RN. Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures as listed on the attached Approved Skills and Procedures for Licensed EMS Providers. Responds to Code 99 and trauma activations in the ED and, when requested, on the hospital campus. Provides patient transportation within the Emergency Department and on the hospital campus as requested. Enters patient orders into the hospital computer system when directed. Assists with obtaining patient demographic and billing information. Maintains strict pat...Paramedic, Patient Care, Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Hospital