Inova Health
Inova Health is hiring: ED Communications Paramedic- Adult Emergency Department
Inova Health, Falls Church, VA, US, 22042
*Job Description*
*ED Communications Paramedic in the Adult Emergency Department at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus*
As an Emergency Department (ED) Communications Paramedic, you will have an in-depth knowledge of ED operations, patient flow and the pre-hospital system. To help achieve our mission, you will ensure that all incoming patient information is documented per policy and incorporated into patients' electronic medical records. Your ability to provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor is of vital importance. Providing wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acting as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide optimum care is expected.
*Shift: *12 Hour Night (7:00pm - 7:00am)
*Schedule: *Full-time
*Responsibilities:*
* Obtains the appropriate information from incoming EMS units including, but not limited to, callers name/title, unit number, patient history, initial patient assessment, BLS measures provided, ALS measures provided and ETA.
* Immediately notifies the ED Charge Physician for further direction when the EMS personnel request orders not included in the EMS Manual, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the particular department are not readily available or when the communications paramedic believes it is necessary
* Documents patient information on Inova Health System's Fairfax Hospital communications record.
* Files completed ED to ED Transfer QI sheets in the QI file in the communications room and logs information into the computer database with the transfer data.
_This position will also cross train with the unit's Emergency Medical Technicians and Clinical Technicians by..._
* Demonstrating the ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reporting deviations to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
* Assisting mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.
* Monitoring and reporting patients' progress towards expected outcomes/deviations to the Registered Nurse.
* Removing sutures, recognizing altered wound healing or sign of infection and reporting findings to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
*Requirements: *
* 1 year of active field or acute care experience
* High School diploma/equivalent
* Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently
* BLS Certification
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support
* Active Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic (NREMT-P) licensure
* Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have working knowledge of common software applications (Microsoft, Excel, etc).
* English proficiency, computer literate.
ABOUT US
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
_Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.30 - $32.98 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person In Summary: ED Communications Paramedic in the Adult Emergency Department at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus . Must have in-depth knowledge of ED operations, patient flow and the pre-hospital system . Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently . Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have working knowledge of common software applications . En Español: * Descripción del trabajo** Paramedico de Comunicaciones ED en el Departamento de Emergencias para Adultos en el Campus Médico Inova Fairfax*Como paramedic de comunicaciones ED, tendrá un conocimiento profundo de las operaciones de ER, el flujo de pacientes y el sistema prehospitalario. Para ayudar a lograr nuestra misión, se asegurará de que toda la información del paciente recibida sea documentada según las políticas e incorporada a los registros médicos electrónicos de los pacientes. Su capacidad para proporcionar orientación y guía a otros sobre la práctica mientras sirve como recurso, instructor y mentor es vital. Se espera que se proporcione atención a heridas de acuerdo con los estándares de la práctica clínica del departamento y actúe como un recurso para médicos y enfermeras para proporcionar una atención óptima.*Se debe notificar inmediatamente al médico encargado de ED cuando el personal de EMS solicite órdenes no incluidas en el Manual EMS (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) *Termina: *Tiempo completo*Responsabilidades:** Obtiene la información adecuada de las unidades EMS entrantes incluyendo, entre otras cosas, nombre/título del llamador, número de unidad, historial verbal del paciente, evaluación inicial del paciente proporcionado, medidas ALS facilitadas y ETA.* Deberá notificarse inmediatamente al Médico Encargado de EMC si el personal EMS pide más instrucciones no incluidos en el manual EMS, los Procedimientos Operativos Estándar (SOPs) para el departamento particular no están disponibles fácilmente o cuando el paramédico de comunicaciones cree que es necesario alterar las competencias de los proveedores de asistencia médica en el sistema de salud Inverterno. Cada día, nuestros 24.000+ miembros del equipo proporcionan atención médica de clase mundial a las comunidades que atendemos. Nuestra gente es la razón por la cual somos un líder nacional en seguridad, calidad y experiencia de los pacientes en salud. Y desde las mejores instalaciones hasta oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, les apoyamos en cada paso. En Inova, nos esforzamos constantemente para ser siempre mejor para dar forma a un futuro más compasivo para el cuidado de la salud._Inova Health es un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidad. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta su edad, color, discapacidad, identidad o expresión de género, estatus matrimonial, origen nacional o étnico, afiliación política, embarazo (incluyendo parto, embarazos y condiciones de lactancia), raza, religión, sexo, estado de veterano, orientación sexual, información genética u otras características protegidas por 401_Job Type: Full-Payment Life Hour: $20.30 - $2.98 *Tempora de seguro de vida.**Tiempo de trabajo con registro Flexible ***** Personas con fianza de vigilancia de tiempo de veno***** Se recomiendan al plan de seguro médico:*
*ED Communications Paramedic in the Adult Emergency Department at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus*
As an Emergency Department (ED) Communications Paramedic, you will have an in-depth knowledge of ED operations, patient flow and the pre-hospital system. To help achieve our mission, you will ensure that all incoming patient information is documented per policy and incorporated into patients' electronic medical records. Your ability to provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor is of vital importance. Providing wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acting as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide optimum care is expected.
*Shift: *12 Hour Night (7:00pm - 7:00am)
*Schedule: *Full-time
*Responsibilities:*
* Obtains the appropriate information from incoming EMS units including, but not limited to, callers name/title, unit number, patient history, initial patient assessment, BLS measures provided, ALS measures provided and ETA.
* Immediately notifies the ED Charge Physician for further direction when the EMS personnel request orders not included in the EMS Manual, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the particular department are not readily available or when the communications paramedic believes it is necessary
* Documents patient information on Inova Health System's Fairfax Hospital communications record.
* Files completed ED to ED Transfer QI sheets in the QI file in the communications room and logs information into the computer database with the transfer data.
_This position will also cross train with the unit's Emergency Medical Technicians and Clinical Technicians by..._
* Demonstrating the ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reporting deviations to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
* Assisting mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.
* Monitoring and reporting patients' progress towards expected outcomes/deviations to the Registered Nurse.
* Removing sutures, recognizing altered wound healing or sign of infection and reporting findings to the Registered Nurse and Physician.
*Requirements: *
* 1 year of active field or acute care experience
* High School diploma/equivalent
* Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently
* BLS Certification
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support
* Active Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic (NREMT-P) licensure
* Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have working knowledge of common software applications (Microsoft, Excel, etc).
* English proficiency, computer literate.
ABOUT US
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
_Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.30 - $32.98 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person In Summary: ED Communications Paramedic in the Adult Emergency Department at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus . Must have in-depth knowledge of ED operations, patient flow and the pre-hospital system . Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently . Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have working knowledge of common software applications . En Español: * Descripción del trabajo** Paramedico de Comunicaciones ED en el Departamento de Emergencias para Adultos en el Campus Médico Inova Fairfax*Como paramedic de comunicaciones ED, tendrá un conocimiento profundo de las operaciones de ER, el flujo de pacientes y el sistema prehospitalario. Para ayudar a lograr nuestra misión, se asegurará de que toda la información del paciente recibida sea documentada según las políticas e incorporada a los registros médicos electrónicos de los pacientes. Su capacidad para proporcionar orientación y guía a otros sobre la práctica mientras sirve como recurso, instructor y mentor es vital. Se espera que se proporcione atención a heridas de acuerdo con los estándares de la práctica clínica del departamento y actúe como un recurso para médicos y enfermeras para proporcionar una atención óptima.*Se debe notificar inmediatamente al médico encargado de ED cuando el personal de EMS solicite órdenes no incluidas en el Manual EMS (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) *Termina: *Tiempo completo*Responsabilidades:** Obtiene la información adecuada de las unidades EMS entrantes incluyendo, entre otras cosas, nombre/título del llamador, número de unidad, historial verbal del paciente, evaluación inicial del paciente proporcionado, medidas ALS facilitadas y ETA.* Deberá notificarse inmediatamente al Médico Encargado de EMC si el personal EMS pide más instrucciones no incluidos en el manual EMS, los Procedimientos Operativos Estándar (SOPs) para el departamento particular no están disponibles fácilmente o cuando el paramédico de comunicaciones cree que es necesario alterar las competencias de los proveedores de asistencia médica en el sistema de salud Inverterno. Cada día, nuestros 24.000+ miembros del equipo proporcionan atención médica de clase mundial a las comunidades que atendemos. Nuestra gente es la razón por la cual somos un líder nacional en seguridad, calidad y experiencia de los pacientes en salud. Y desde las mejores instalaciones hasta oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, les apoyamos en cada paso. En Inova, nos esforzamos constantemente para ser siempre mejor para dar forma a un futuro más compasivo para el cuidado de la salud._Inova Health es un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidad. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta su edad, color, discapacidad, identidad o expresión de género, estatus matrimonial, origen nacional o étnico, afiliación política, embarazo (incluyendo parto, embarazos y condiciones de lactancia), raza, religión, sexo, estado de veterano, orientación sexual, información genética u otras características protegidas por 401_Job Type: Full-Payment Life Hour: $20.30 - $2.98 *Tempora de seguro de vida.**Tiempo de trabajo con registro Flexible ***** Personas con fianza de vigilancia de tiempo de veno***** Se recomiendan al plan de seguro médico:*