What will you do in this role: Reception, rapid initial assessmentand vital signs on arriving patients Answers EMS radio calls and relays information to provider and Charge RN Inserts airway adjuncts and administers oxygen therapy, End tidal CO2 monitoring Oropharynx and endotracheal suctioning Cardiac monitoring including 12 lead EKGand vital signs Assists with defibrillation,cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing Performs intravenous access including intraosseous lines and venipuncture Assists physician/provider with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, needle thoracotomy, endotracheal intubation, thoracentesis, arterial line insertion and suturing Medication administration, on the approved medication list,as described by policy Fingerstick glucose testing Collects specimens for POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures Performs POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures Performs and documents instrument maintenance; performs quality control according to established procedures;troubleshoots instruments effectively, when appropriate Splints extremity injuries using pre-formed devices Transports patients to receiving units Stocks supplies and equipment Checks outdates of supplies on carts and in drawers Maintains equipment including daily/monthly checks as established Cleans and prepares patient rooms Accurate and timely communication regarding patient care issues or patient status changes Accurate and timely documentation of care Perform quality control and maintenance on laboratory analyzers and POCT. Perform laboratory testing and POCT applicable to the FSED Prepare or administer any medications not on the approved medication list Administer or check blood products,insulinor chemotherapy products Take telephone orders Call nursing report to receiving units or to other facilities Performdetailed or focused assessments in EDM Discharge patients (mayassistwith discharge preparation such as crutches, splinting, dressing,etc) What qualifications will your need:Active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a Paramedic Paramedic New Hamphire license requiredAmerican Heart Association BCLS American Heart Association ACLS within 30 days of hire CPI within 30 days of hire American Heart Association PALS or ENPC preferred Two years of clinical paramedic experience preferred Benefits Parkland Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.