Paramedic

Paramedic

The Paramedic performs in a nursing support role with a variety of direct care functions under general supervision by licensed team members including RN, Physician, and/or APC.

Schedule:

• Full time, benefit eligible
• 12 hr shifts
• NOCs
• Every 4th weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation

Key Accountabilities

• Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care
• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care
• Completes accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Reinforces patient education performed by the RN
• Assists with patient transport to other departments as needed based on patient condition
• Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment to perform patient care
• Administers medications under the general supervision of the RN or Provider in accordance with the ThedaCare-approved Paramedic medication list

Qualifications

• Completion of Paramedic Program
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
• Paramedic license for the State of WI
• America Heart Association ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire
• For the Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac: High School diploma is required

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
• Use of computers throughout work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Scheduled FTE:

0.9

Location:

Oshkosh Expansion Hospital - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Paramedic

The Paramedic performs in a nursing support role with a variety of direct care functions under general supervision by licensed team members including RN, Physician, and/or APC.

Schedule:

• Full time, benefit eligible
• 12 hr shifts
• NOCs
• Every 4th weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation

Key Accountabilities

• Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care
• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care
• Completes accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Reinforces patient education performed by the RN
• Assists with patient transport to other departments as needed based on patient condition
• Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment to perform patient care
• Administers medications under the general supervision of the RN or Provider in accordance with the ThedaCare-approved Paramedic medication list

Qualifications

• Completion of Paramedic Program
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
• Paramedic license for the State of WI
• America Heart Association ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire
• For the Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac: High School diploma is required

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
• Use of computers throughout work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Scheduled FTE:

0.9

Location:

Oshkosh Expansion Hospital - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

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