Shift

Monday

0900-2130.

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Associate Degree

Credentials/Licensure/Certifications
Minimum: Current State of Michigan National Registry Paramedic License, BCLS, ACLS.

Related Experience
Minimum: Two years of recent direct patient care experience in emergency transport or emergency room.
Preferred: Patient transport experience at a Paramedic level

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
▪ Performs intake and rooming of patients, in coordination with a Registered Nurse.
▪ Updates patients on delays and communicates expected time frames.
▪ Rounds on patients in department and waiting room.
▪ Supports patient flow process, under the direction of a RN.
▪ Performs clerical functions such as answering phones and placing pages and phone calls to consultants.
▪ Assist the clinical team with procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and administration of ACLS medications within scope of practice.
▪ Sets up equipment, including sterile procedures.
▪ Performs and monitors routine vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse and respiration, temperature, pulse oximetry and capnography.
▪ Performs 12-lead EKGs.
▪ Performs intravenous line insertion, interosseous access and phlebotomy.
▪ Administers intravenous isotonic solutions under the direction of licensed provider.
▪ Performs basic splinting, icing and educating on crutch walking.
▪ Assists in transporting patients by cart or wheelchair, including patients requiring telemetry.
▪ Assists with specimen and supply delivery and pick up to and from various departments.
▪ Assists patients with overall care and toileting needs.
▪ Performs room turnover/preparedness.
▪ Cleans equipment.
▪ Observes patients' condition and progress and informs RN of changes or concerns.
▪ Maintains the confidentiality of patients.
▪ Identifies and pursues opportunities to assist other healthcare team members.
▪ Performs intentional rounding of EMS providers in the Emergency Department and communicates needs/concerns to the Emergency leadership team.
▪ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.