Primary Purpose

Assists physicians and nursing staff at Nextgen Wellness in the care and treatment of patients under the direction of Registered Nurse. Maintains continuous collection of data on the status of the patients and ensures the comfort and safety of patients.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively with personnel of other departments, nurses, physicians, patients and families.
• Must be able to demonstrate flexible work habits and skill at setting priorities.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm and eagerness to perform a variety of assigned duties.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

1.Performs specified patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse to ensure optimal care for patients. The activities may include applying cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter; and taking and recording vital signs, in accordance with the provision of patient centered/patient valued care, while providing optimal care for patients.

2.Performs specified patient care activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse to ensure optimal care for patients. The activities may include obtaining blood samples and urinary catheter insertion, etc., as directed.

3.Documents observations, results, and patient care activities in the medical record. Communicates observations and results to the Registered Nurse.

4.Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed to ensure timely patient care.

5.Assists with wound care, suture tray set-up and simple dressings as directed by physician or nurse to ensure patient needs are met.

6.Assists patients with activities of daily living, comfort and safety measures to ensure patient care.

7.Transports patients to other care/diagnostic areas ensuring that patients arrive safely. Monitors patients during transport, as necessary.

Experience Preferred to have one (1) year of experience as an EMT-Paramedic.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must be licensed as an EMT-Paramedic in the State of Texas.
• Must have current healthcare provider CPR certification from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network.
• Must have ACLS certification