This position works under the direction of the administrative medical director to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan, and perform a variety of direct patient care services through defined protocols/standing orders approved by the administrative medical director.

• Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team
• Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
• Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
• Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
• Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.

1. As directed and supervised by the healthcare professional, performs patient care interventions.
   • Initiates IVs Venous access (IV initiation and blood draws).
   • Administers approved medications
   • Monitors chest tubes Venous access (IV initiation and blood draws).
   • NG/OG placement.
   • Urinary catheter placement (straight and indwelling).
   • Application of oxygen.
   • Indwelling port access.
   • Defibrillation/cardioversion (under direct supervision of an LIP
2. Performs focused assessment of their interventions.
   • Patency of IV lines or pre- and post-medication pain scores
   • Paramedics also perform focused assessments based on patients chief complaints in the absence of an immediately available RN.
3. Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, and rounds as indicated.
4. Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the department`s environment and patient care needs.
5. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.