ER Paramedic - Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Katy, TX is seeking a paramedic to assist the Registered Nurse in the Emergency Center, working a 12 PM–12 AM shift. You will provide medical and surgical care under supervision and contribute to high-quality patient experiences.

The role requires completion of a paramedic program, state certification, and ongoing on-call duties; you will collaborate with our care teams to ensure safety, efficiency and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital and/or field training.
• One year minimum experience as a paramedic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate patient care at a competent level according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Assists Registered Nurse in the treatment of the emergency patients and performs procedures identified on the Skills Inventory.
• Assists in the communication and prioritization of patient care.
• Obtains subjective and objective data.
• Documents on Emergency Center records according to hospital standards; provides patient/family with discharge information and/or education.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department‑based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

On-call availability

Patient care

Education

Paramedic training program

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Katy, TX is seeking a paramedic to assist the Registered Nurse in the Emergency Center, working a 12 PM–12 AM shift. You will provide medical and surgical care under supervision and contribute to high-quality patient experiences.

The role requires completion of a paramedic program, state certification, and ongoing on-call duties; you will collaborate with our care teams to ensure safety, efficiency and compassionate care.