IRP Paramedic - Emergency Department - East Hospital

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a paramedic to join their emergency department team. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with registered nurses and physicians, ensuring high-quality service to meet patient needs. Candidates must have necessary certifications and demonstrate competence in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED certificate required.
• Paramedic-Advanced Certification required.
• Experience in an acute care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Collaborating with the ED attending physician and nurses.
• Meeting patient care needs as part of the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Emergency response

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Paramedic-Advanced Certification

Job description

Scope/Position Summary

The paramedic is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as supervised and directed by the RN. Care is provided in collaboration and under the guidance of the ED attending physician and in conjunction with the nurses in the ED with the patient, family, and other members of the patient-focused care team. Overall responsibilities are to assist the team in meeting patient care needs.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High School Graduate or GED certificate required, Paramedic-Advanced Certification required. Experience in an acute care environment is preferred.

Ongoing: Demonstrated competence to meet essential job functions. Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols.