Emergency Department - Paramedic (Mid-shift)

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Paramedic License (MD)

Paramedic License (OH)

Paramedic License (WV)

NREMT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

The Certified Emergency Department (ED) Technician-Paramedic performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. The Certified ED Tech-Paramedic assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an emergency setting under applicable scope of practice based on certification.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Two (2) years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, or sports medicine).

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs emergency medical services in accordance with the following conditions: Hospital Emergency Department, while moving a patient between the ED and another part of the hospital, only under the direction and supervision of physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or an RN designated by a physician. Services cannot be performed outside the scope of certificate to practice.
• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
• Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
• 13 Performs airway, cardiac, and trauma management based on scope of practice.
• Assists with emergency childbirth.
• Ability to perform EKG, but cannot interpret data.
• Administers medication with physician written order.
• Ability to perform nasotracheal intubation, bipap administration and management, nasogastric tube replacement, orogastric tube replacement, eye irrigation with Morgan lens.
• Additional duties as assigned based on scope of practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

51 THOM Nursing Emergency Services

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
South Charleston
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.