Paramedic - Alvin, TX

Memorial Hermann Health System; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann MHMG Onsite Clinic in Alvin seeks a Paramedic to deliver medical care under the supervision of a medical director, ensuring high-quality care for emergency patients during night shifts with rotating weekends.

The role requires completion of a paramedic program, TX licensure or EMT-P, and BLS/ACLS/PALS within 6 months, along with 1+ year paramedic experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital and/or field training
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS/BTLS/ACLS/PALS within 6 months; Paramedic license or EMT-P in TX
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: 1 year minimum paramedic experience; strong communication; ability to stand, walk, bend, lift; on-call duties as required by operations

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care under supervision of medical director.
• Treats emergency patients and performs procedures listed in Skills Inventory.
• Responds to site emergencies and provides medical treatment within scope.
• Performs duties like inventory, equipment calibration, pre-employment testing (audiograms, EKGs, etc).
• Documents in Emergency Center records and provides discharge information.
• Trains staff on charge capture and clinical documentation.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies.
• Supports professional growth and acts as mentor to junior staff.
• Models Memorial Hermann service standards: safe, caring, personalized care.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Paramedic program completion

Hospital/field training

Tools

CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS certification

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Ascend Performance Materials

MHMG Onsite Clinic, Alvin - Night Shift; Rotating Weekends

• 3X12hr shift and a Short 4-hour shift once a week

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for providing medical care under the supervision of a medical director for patient care-related activities.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital and/or field training

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic Life Support, BTLS, ACLS, PALS within six (6) months of hiring.
• Licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services or
• EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• One (1) year minimum experience as a paramedic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to perform 24/7 on-call duties as required by clinical operations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate patient care at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Treatment of the emergency patients and performs procedures identified on the Skills Inventory.
• Respond to work site emergencies during shift and providing medical treatment within scope
• Daily duties can also include inventory, calibration of equipment and employee pre physical testing to include audio testing, respirator fit testing, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, EKGs, blood draws, and vitals
• Assists in the communication and prioritization of patient care.
• Obtains subjective and objective data.
• Documents on Emergency Center records according to hospital standards; provides patient/family with discharge information and/or education.
• Provides training to ensure accurate charge capture and consistency clinical documentation; in the use of charge tools and charge entry systems.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.