CLINICAL PARAMEDIC

William Newton Hospital; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

William Newton Hospital in Winfield, Kansas is seeking a Clinical Paramedic to assist in patient care and perform delegated activities. The role involves monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and advocating for patient rights.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and a current paramedic license, along with at least one year of experience as a Clinical Paramedic. Responsibilities also include collaborating with healthcare professionals and ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year as a Clinical Paramedic.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Wears identification and badge on duty.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative management of patient needs and care interventions.
• Monitor patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, BP, RR.
• Administer medication safely and document accurately.
• Transport stable patients as delegated by physician and/or RN.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital sign monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current paramedic license

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Paramedic reports to the ED Manager and assists in performing delegated patient care activities, including activities of daily and basic nursing care procedures and other competencies required in the assigned patient care unit.

Standards of Behavior

• Integrity: We act with unwavering moral principle, transparency, and sincerity in every interaction.
• Patient-Centered: We meet patients where they are, ensuring they are active participants in their care journey, prioritizing the patient's physical and emotional well-being.
• Accountability: We own our actions, set clear expectations, and hold all team members to the same high standards.
• Compassion: We treat every patient, family member, and colleague with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
• Excellence: We approach every task, large or small, with enthusiasm and continually pursue mastery and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborative management of patient needs and care interventions as delegated by RN or Physician.
• Review patient information for pertinent history and physical findings.
• Monitor patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, BP, RR, oximetry, CO₂ waveform.
• Assess and evaluate data including patient diagnosis, diagnostic test results, and response to care/treatment.
• Assess behavioral, developmental, cultural, and educational responses/needs.
• Administer medication safely and document accurately.
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory procedures, IV placement, and lethal rhythm interpretation and intervention.
• Monitor heart rhythm patterns and notify RN/physician of changes.
• Detect and notify RN/other personnel immediately in life‑threatening conditions.
• Prepare patient for transport and interventions with appropriate equipment.
• Transport stable patients as delegated by physician and/or RN.
• Explain all care procedures to patient/family prior to performing the care.
• Evaluate patient response to interventions and inform RN & Physician of pertinent changes.
• Develop a clinical knowledge base appropriate to the populations served.
• Advocate, protect, and support patient rights and family decision‑making.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgery/treatment; assist in treatment as assigned.
• Perform clerical duties: computerized order entry, coordinate care with Ancillary departments, coding and billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Keep white boards in areas updated.
• Utilize AIDET communication framework.
• Comply with no‑pass rule: call lights and phones.

Requirements

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and CMS regulations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Punctuality; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification and badge on duty.
• Attends department in‑services.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships with physicians, departments, and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Addresses issues directly with relevant parties and seeks solutions.
• Ensures compliance with policies on department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
• Complies with policies on ethical business practices.
• Communicates the hospital’s mission, vision, ethics, goals, and core values.

Education/License Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent. Current paramedic license.

Experience

Minimum of one year as a Clinical Paramedic.

Language Skills

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages encouraged.

Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work inside the hospital; exposure to infectious agents, hazardous cleaning agents, body fluids, waste, and occasional unpleasant patient interactions. Physical demands include occasional lifting 20–50 lbs, frequent lifting 10–25 lbs, and constant lifting up to 10 lbs. Average shift 8–12 hours.