Emergency Department Paramedic — Fast-Paced Patient Care

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking a Certified Emergency Department Technician-Paramedic to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision in a fast-paced ED. The role supports nursing and medical staff with procedures, monitors patients, and helps prepare for exams and emergencies.

Required: high school diploma, paramedic licenses in MD/OH/WV, NREMT, and BLS within 30 days. Preferred ACLS/PALS and additional college coursework. Two years in ED or pre-hospital settings is desirable.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certification through State Board of Emergency Medical Services issued by state where services will be provided: MD: Paramedic License through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems; OH: Certified Paramedic through Ohio Emergency Medical Services; WV: Certified Paramedic through West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Current Paramedic Certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) (unless WV license is State License Only) (SLO).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Certification in ACLS and/or PALS is preferred.
• Two years of college in nursing, biology, physical therapy, or sports medicine is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Performs emergency medical services in the hospital ED under supervision of a nurse or physician.
• Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse.
• Assists RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and assists in hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assists in specimen collection and infection control.
• Maintains a safe environment and reports equipment issues.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostics.
• Communicates nutrition issues to RN.
• Performs glucose monitoring and quality control testing.
• Administers medications with physician orders and supports airway/cardiac/trauma management as scope allows.
• Assists with emergency childbirth and nasotracheal procedures as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

Adaptability

Educación

High School Diploma

Paramedic License (MD)

Paramedic License (OH)

Paramedic License (WV)

NREMT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking a Certified Emergency Department Technician-Paramedic to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision in a fast-paced ED. The role supports nursing and medical staff with procedures, monitors patients, and helps prepare for exams and emergencies.

Required: high school diploma, paramedic licenses in MD/OH/WV, NREMT, and BLS within 30 days. Preferred ACLS/PALS and additional college coursework. Two years in ED or pre-hospital settings is desirable.