Hospital Paramedic - Adult Emergency Department - Dayshift

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Hospital Paramedic for the Adult Emergency Department on the Dayshift. The ideal candidate will provide emergency care, assist medical staff in patient treatment, and maintain communication to ensure high-quality patient health status management. This full-time position requires certification and previous experience in a hospital or pre-hospital environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO and 401(k)

Qualifications

• Requires current Oklahoma state paramedic license.
• Two years hospital and/or pre-hospital experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in compliance with established policies.
• Assists in treatment planning and delivery.
• Documents patient care and vital signs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Education

Successful completion of Paramedic training program

Job description

Hospital Paramedic - Adult Emergency Department - Dayshift

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Position Title

Hospital Paramedic - Adult Emergency Department - Dayshift

Position Title

Hospital Paramedic - Adult Emergency Department - Dayshift

Department

Adult Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

General Description

Functions under the administrative guidance of the shift supervisor or manager to provide services to emergency patients. Under the clinical direction of the Emergency Department Physician, collects and conveys information to physician and licensed nurse regarding the health status of patients.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provides care in accordance with established policies and procedures of OU Health.
• Carries out treatment plan in collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains clear communication with attending physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
• Observes and report patients' signs or symptoms.
• Contributes information to the licensed nurse for the development and modification of the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with the licensed nurse in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Maintains competence with charting.
• Takes vital signs.
• Measures and records patients’ input and output.
• Attaches oxygen and cardiac monitor and monitors patients’ cardiac rhythm, performs 12 Lead EKG, documents EKG strips, suctions patients’ airways as directed, and reports findings to physician and care team assigned to patient.
• Receives patients from EMS personnel and prepares patients for the physician's care.
• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
• Performs basic laboratory procedures.
• Performs venipunctures, and insertion and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters from extremities.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Successful completion of Paramedic training program.

Experience: Two (2) years of hospital and/or pre-hospital experience providing immediate stabilization and transport of sick and injured patients.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current license issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Paramedic. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic hospital policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers.
• Good computer skills with familiarity and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office, Teletracking and other software applications.
• Knowledge of commonly used hospital based computer programs would be helpful.
• Ability to relay information accurately and concisely.
• Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks.
  
  

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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