GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides emergency care and life support to patients in the Emergency Department and augments the role of the Registered Nurse (RN). Performs all job functions under the direction or supervision of a physician, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Functions within the scope of practice of a Paramedic as defined within Nebraska state regulations. Does not take patient assignments.

3. *Provides patient transport within the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital campus as required.

4. *Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures such as but not limited to: EKG, Point of Care Testing, phlebotomy, CPR, intravenous insertions, immobilizer, and splint and sling placement.

5. *Monitors and administers medication, pain relief and intravenous inf...