ED Paramedic

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Little Rock is seeking a full-time Emergency Department Paramedic. You will provide direct ED care under the Medical Director, perform procedures, document care, and educate patients and families.

Requires Paramedic certification (NREMT) and a college certificate or a high school diploma/GED; shift is 9a–6p, salary between $24.40 and $30.50 per hour. Provides patient- and family-centered care and transports patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate from college program or technical school; HS diploma or GED required.
• Paramedic certification (NREMT) and state licensure are required.
• Experience in emergency department or paramedic settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates changes in patient status with ED physicians and RNs.
• Performs and documents care, prioritizing needs based on patient condition.
• Maintains sterile technique for procedures and supports patient safety.
• Transports patients to appropriate departments and beds as needed.
• Provides care aligned with psychosocial and family needs and educates families.

Skills

Clinical communication

Prioritization of care

Patient and family education

Education

Certificate from college program or technical school

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC015010 Emergency Department

Summary:

Full Time, 9a-6p, ThFSS

Salary:

Most new hires start between $24.40-$30.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Provides direct care within the Emergency Department utilizing a patient and family centered model of care. Provides care under the direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director in the evaluation and treatment of patients. This includes selected invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, documentation, and patient/family teaching.

Required Education:

Certificate from college program or technical school, High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 1 year of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Paramedic - Arkansas Department of Health, Paramedic Certification (NREMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Recommended Certifications:

Description:

• Communicates with ED physicians and registered nurses regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
• Under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician, utilizes clinical judgment and reports changes including vital signs, establishes priorities of care, performs ongoing physical assessment on patients in waiting rooms, documents patient information including vital signs, collects patient data, procedures performed, and response to therapy.
• Initiates interventions and diagnostic procedures, maintaining a septic/sterile technique as appropriate within the confines of the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrates an understanding of growth and development related considerations, vital sign techniques, growth and development considerations for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age, and adolescents, psychosocial needs, anatomy differences between ages, skin surface area, temperature regulation, hydration differences, allergic reaction to illness related to age, and maintains patient safety.
• Transports patients to and from vehicles, ancillary departments, and inpatient rooms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.