EMS Clinical Practice BioTel Specialist (Paramedic)

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Primary Purpose

Responsible for supporting the BioTel Clinical Practice Program by assisting in program design,

implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives.

*This position will be for Dallas Fire-Rescue.

*Shift: Days mostly (will be driving around city), not an office job, hours are flexible (12 hours or 8 hours or 10 hours after consultation with your manager) some weekends may be required during the year, but not on a regular basis and will come with plenty of notification, Full Time (not looking for candidate to have another job)

*Education/Teaching experience really looking for

*Will also be responsible for delivering in-person education to the fire department.

Minimum Specifications

Education

* Must be a graduate of an EMT-Paramedic program.

Experience

* Two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic; prefer experience in a BioTel affiliated agency.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

* Must have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the

education and the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

* Must have current certification/license as a Texas Department of State Health Services

Paramedic.

* Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following:

* American Heart Association

* American Red Cross Rescuer

* Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

* Requires professional demeanor, good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and written

skills, and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

* Must be able to employ effective problem-solving and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

that can be used to develop positive, cooperative working relationships with community

healthcare professionals.

* Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-related behaviors.

* Advanced knowledge of computer technology to access data, generate reports, maintain records,

and communicate with others.

* Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

* Must be organized and creative in the educational process for both individual and large group

classes.

Responsibilities

1. Implements, monitors, evaluates, and reports on details regarding the outreach education

programs.

2. Identifying and/or developing instructional materials needed to teach the program competencies

including the development of course syllabi that outline clear and appropriate student learning

outcomes and expectations that reflect program competencies.

3. Serves as a clinical role model and educational resource to ensure high-quality, effective patient

services.

4. Evaluates preceptors for appropriate clinical levels

5. Educates individuals regarding research in BioTel, assists with research implementation, and

tracks research projects to provide updates regarding trends, needs, and expectations. Educates

agency individuals regarding research protocols and documentation needs.

6. Collaborates with EMS agencies and management staff to develop, implement and evaluate

quality indicators such as case reviews. Incorporates relevant studies and findings into

department practice. Coordinate's performance improvement issue resolution.

7. Maintains a database for all BioTel Clinical Practice educational and outreach initiatives

8. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction for patient

education. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as

appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes

recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending

seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional

organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into

current work practices.

3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Essential Functions Worksheet

Physical Requirements A: Do the major activities of the job include any of the following?

Requirement Weight (Lbs) How Often Doing What

Carrying 3-5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Dragging 3-5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Holding 3-5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Pulling 3-5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Pushing 3-5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Lifting 5-10 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Physical Requirements B: Do the major activities of the job include any of the following?

Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day) How Often Doing What

Sitting 6 Daily Desk, radio area

Standing 2 Daily Around radio area

Kneeling .5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Bending .5 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Twisting body 1.25 Daily Stocking BIO Tel/cleaning backboards on ER dock

Walking 1.5 Daily Around radio area/ER dock

Reaching (how high or low?) .5 Daily Stocking Bio Tel

Squatting (knees bent, weight on feet) .5 Daily Stocking Bio Tel

Physical Requirements C: Do the major activities of the job include any of the following?

Requirement How Often Doing What

Filing Daily Forms, reports

Writing (by hand) Daily Forms, documenting data

Physical Requirements D: Do the major activities of the job include:

Use Of Yes/No If Yes, Describe Use

Tools No

Telephone Yes Calling other hospital, physicians, etc.

Equipment or machinery (including medical, office and mechanical etc.) Yes Bio Tel radio system, computer entry of data

Driving a vehicle Yes Driving between EMS stations for training

Physical Requirements E: On what types of surface are the major activities of the job performed?

Level Surface Yes

Slippery Surface No

Sloping Surface No

Unstable Surface No

Uneven Terrain No

Other (specify)

Physical Requirements F: Does the job require any of the following?

Finger Dexterity Yes

Close Work No

Good Vision Yes

Good Color Vision Yes

Good Hearing Speaking Yes

Communications Requirements A: What types of communication are required of the job?

Type How Long (Hrs/Day) Doing What

Writing 6 Transport data & patient reports

Speaking 6 Obtaining call/case information, asking questions, relying information accurately and concisely

Hearing 8 Listen to radio reports

Cognitive or Mental Requirements A: What type of cognitive or mental requirements are needed?

Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day)

Reading 3

Composing letters and/or reports 6

Simple arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide) .1

Analyzing data or report information 1

Working Environment A: Where are the major activities of the job carried out?

Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day)

Indoors 4

At a desk or bench 7

In an office or control room 8

Outdoors 4

In a car or truck 1

Working Environment B: Under what conditions is the job performed?

Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day)

Infectious Disease exposure .5

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