ER Paramedic - Full Time

Northeastern Health System; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, OK, seeks an Emergency Room Tech/Paramedic to provide basic nursing care under ED staff supervision. You will assist with vital signs, patient transport, and routine procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced ER environment.

Minimum education includes high school or equivalent with Advanced EMT or Paramedic, plus BLS/CPR certification. Prior hospital or pre-hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification in BLS/CPR required or preferred.
• Experience delivering basic nursing care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to patients under supervision of ED staff.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and transport.
• Maintain patient records and charts accurately.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor conditions.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Infection control

Team communication

BLS/CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, Advanced EMT or Paramedic

Job description

Contact information

• Job Category ER Tech, Emergency Room, Paramedic
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

• Name Sharee Maggard - Healthcare Recruiter
• Phone [phone] Call or Text

Description

Position Summary

Provides basic nursing care to patients with supervision by emergency department staff.

Position Accountabilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Consistently follows established protocols and procedures.

Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine testing.

Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.

Provides appropriate, direct patient care and personal assistance to patients, including, but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, eating, and toileting and providing transport.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.

Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.

Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.

Provides direct patient care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, using knowledge/skills of the unique requirements of each age group to ensure optimal patient care.

Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel. Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for intended audience. Serves as a resource for co-workers.

Participates in required number of staff meetings per year and in-service meetings.

Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment of patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Performs treatment procedures such as 12 leak EKG, phlebotomy, and establishing peripheral IV sites.

Administers treatments within scope of practice (i.e. splinting and nebulized albuterol.)

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures/patients and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies

Requirements

Minimum Education - Certification, High School or equivalent, Advanced EMT or Paramedic

Minimum Experience - Sufficient previous clinical experience in assigned areas

Required Certification/Registration - BLS/CPR Certification Preferred Experience - One year in hospital / pre-hospital setting, ACLS Certification, PHTLS Certification

Summary

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