Hospital Paramedic - Nights

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading healthcare provider as a Hospital Paramedic! This role is crucial for delivering exceptional emergency care to patients during their most critical moments. You will work under the guidance of experienced medical professionals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the healthcare team. Your expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and emergency response will be essential in stabilizing and preparing patients for further treatment. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Paramedic training program is required.
• Two years of hospital or pre-hospital experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and maintain communication with medical staff.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and assist with medical procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient safety and care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Computer Skills

Team Collaboration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Paramedic Training Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teletracking

Job description

Position Title: Hospital Paramedic - Nights Department: Adult Emergency Department 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:

• 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 reports patients' signs or symptoms.
• Contributes information to the licensed nurse for the development and modification of the patient's plan of care.
• Assists 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.