Paramedic

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX is seeking a Paramedic to provide high-quality care under the direction of the Medical Director and charge nurse. The role emphasizes ED tasks, patient advocacy, and adherence to core measures and safety standards.

You will perform vital signs, monitoring, venipuncture, and emergency procedures, while supporting quality improvement and effective communication within the care team.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required within 30 days of start date.
• Paramedic certification is mandatory.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under supervision of Medical Director and charge nurse.
• Perform vital signs, venipuncture, catheterization, ECG and monitoring tasks.
• Administer medications and participate in emergency procedures.
• Maintain documentation and communication per ED policy.
• Support unit-based quality improvement and patient advocacy.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Paramedic

Education

Paramedic certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Paramedic you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide quality care to patients under the direction of Medical Director in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Del Sol Medical Center. Reports to the charge nurse for shift assignments and direction of shift duties assigned. Each RN decides on a case-by-case basis what nursing tasks may be delegated to unlicensed personnel in accordance with Rule 224 (relating to RN delegation in acute care settings or for patients with acute conditions).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, and 12 lead EKG.
• Blood glucose monitoring, patient transfers-lifts, immobilization techniques, basic wound care and dressing change, assist with emergency procedures, Nasogastric tube insertion, Medication administration, ACLS and equipment/supplies, pulse oximetry monitoring and oxygen delivery device application.
• Participates in the unit based Quality Improvement process.
• Plans, organizes and communicates patient care activities to the patient and the Registered Nurse.
• Monitors and documents information regarding patient activities, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Documents patient assessment, patient care, interventions and reassessment according to ED policy.
• Monitoring of supply need in the ED, with replacement and restocking as needed.
• Supports, maintains and provides an environment which is supportive of quality patient care through effective use of resources and personnel.
• Practices, develops, and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Knowledgeable with 100% compliance with Core Measures in the Emergency Department (evidence based best demonstrated practice).
• Knowledgeable with 100% compliance with Premium Credit best demonstrated practice).
• Provides excellent customer service following the philosophy of the hospital, and the ED with the guiding values in daily activities. Utilizes AIDET every patient every time.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Paramedic
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Del Sol Medical Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/del-sol-medical-center/) is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation . This facility has 300+ patient beds . Our range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/del-sol-medical-center/services.dot) include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic (https://loseweightelpaso.com/) , and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center . Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.