Paramedic

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Under the clinical direction of a radiologist and general supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Center Manager, staff technologists, and Technical Director, must be capable of assessing situations in which patients are having reactions due to contrast injections, monitor patient until which time patient is stable to be released or has been transported to a proper facility. Must keep accurate records of any incidents requiring paramedic assessment and treatment, and assist with the recovery of patients from sedation given by the anesthesiologist. Must be able to perform and assist with preliminary interpretation of stress EKG"s, and patient monitoring. Performs a variety of procedures that require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to maintain patient assessment and care. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Receives and follows directives and instructions from radiologists, diagnostic imaging center manager or designees, staff technologists, and technical director to properly perform the position function.
 Requires thirty (30} minute maximum response time to designated site when paramedic is on call. Response is necessary to ensure that paramedic is on site prior to contrast administration. Supplies home phone, cellular phone and beepers numbers for personnel when on call.
 Performs and verifies relevant and accurate patient history, medications, and allergies to examination that is ordered. Establishes and maintains rapport with patient, obtains chief complaint, vital signs, appropriate physical exam and primary assessment.
 Explains proper preparation to patients and scanning procedures to patient and verifies appropriate patient history pertinent to examination ordered. Ensures that records are properly completed with appropriate information such as patient name, account number, date of exam and date of birth, address, referring physician name, etc.
 Prepares IV solutions sets, dosage calculations per protocols and contrast agents for administration for radiologist/physician and assists radiologist/physician during administration. Prepares for radiologist/physician cardiac pharmaceutical and narcotic medications. Confirms and repeats all orders on medications prior to administration and reports patient response to therapy.
 Assures formal introduction of self by name to all patients and addresses patient by name, in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
 Assures treatment of all patients with warmth, dignity and consideration.
 Assures that patient, family members, transporters, or anyone entering the magnet room have been properly screened and that clips, metal, or mechanical devices have been checked and cleared by using the "Pocket Guide to MR Procedures and Metallic Objects."
 Assures that MR safety procedures found in the MR safety manual have been reviewed and are being followed at all times.
 Schedules patient examinations according to physician's orders as directed.
 Prepares and positions patients for MR and CT scanning procedures and ensures patient modesty, confidentiality and privacy.
 Escorts patients through procedures to prevent entry into unauthorized or restricted areas of facility and to protect the patient.
 Communicates effectively with radiologists/physician speaking clearly and concisely. Anticipates orders and is
 able to accept constructive criticism and guidance.
 Understand didactical and practical application of all BLS equipment in all offices. Gain experience and use of airway management including insertion of oral airways, suctioning, oxygen therapy, oral/nasal endotracheal intubation, manual defibrillator, cardiac monitors and interpretation of rhythms.
 Understands all aspects of MRI safety policies and procedures.
 Assist in reception areas and is required to have working knowledge of that area.
 Maintains patient care standards at all times to ensure reliable and quality patient care via direct contact with staff and personal hands-on care.
 Operates computer terminals, computer printers and phone systems.
 Reports all unsafe, hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to supervisor immediately.
 Attends and participate in-service educational classes, seminars, staff meetings and on-the-job training programs as required.
 Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
 Interact professionally with other employees, patients and outside vendors.
 Work effectively as a team contributor on assignments as required.
 Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
 Performs other related duties within the job classification or organizations necessary or as assigned by a
radiologist, center manager or technical director.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned and Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

 Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word in the English language.
 Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely in the English language.
 Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.
 Demonstrate initiative to learn new skills.
 Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Able to organize and prioritize a deadline.
 Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
 Display willingness to make timely decisions. Exhibit sound and accurate judgement. Support and explain reason for decisions. Include appropriate team members in decision making process.
 Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
 Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
 Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
 High School Diploma or GED
 Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school) from an accredited paramedic program.
 Must possess current Paramedic and State of Florida certification, with current ACLS and CPR certifications.
 Must have completed the required hours of continuing education per certification or annual period, to satisfy State of Florida and national requirements.
 Six plus months of experience in EMT/Paramedic.
 Knowledge of all aspects of MRI safety policy procedures.
 Knowledge of paramedic operational principles, procedures and policies found onsite in each center, medical protocol, standing orders and lifesaving equipment at a level normally acquired by an accredited Paramedic program.

QUALITY STANDARDS

 Communicates, cooperates and consistently functions professionally and harmoniously with all levels of supervision, co-workers, patients, visitors, and vendors.
 Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professionalism and integrity, and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
 Follows all local, state and federal laws concerning employment to include but not limited to: I-9, Harassment, EEOC, Civil rights and ADA.
 Maintains CEUs and licensing as needed in order to maintain a high level of skill in technical capabilities.
 Follows OSHA regulations, RadNet and site protocols, policies and procedures.
 Follows HIPAA, compliance, privacy, safety and confidentiality standards at all times.
 Practices universal safety precautions.
 Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.
 Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.
 Reports to work regularly as scheduled; consistently punctual with respect to working hours, meal and rest breaks, and maintains satisfactory personal attendance in accordance with RadNet guidelines.
 Consistently adheres to the time management policies and procedures.
 Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 Ability to concentrate on detailed work for prolonged periods of time.
 Ability to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.
 Ability to assist with lifting patients if needed.
 Perform moderately difficult manipulative skills and eye-hand coordination skills.
 See objects closely.
 Hear normal sounds with some background noises.
 Ability to concentrate on moderate detail with frequent interruption and attend to tasks for less than 10 minutes at a time.
 Ability to understand and relate to specific ideas generally, several at a time.
 Ability to communicate verbally, using standard high-school vocabulary.
 This position often requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching with hands and arms, using hands and fingers, handling or palpating, speaking, listening, and high-level cognition.
 Also, must be able to lift over 50 pounds, occasionally.
 All employees are to assist and participate as members of a lift assistance team (for special accommodation patients or any patient requiring assistance onto a table or equipment placement) to initiate or complete an exam or procedure.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work in an outpatient medical office setting with low to moderate noise level.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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Pay Range: USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /per hour Shift: Mornings Shift Variations: FT