Paramedic - Baptist Trauma Emergency Dept - Nights

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Paramedic in Oklahoma City, where you'll deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic emergency environment. This role offers the chance to work full-time nights, ensuring the health and safety of patients while utilizing your specialized skills. With a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care, you will be part of a mission-driven organization committed to enhancing community health. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including front-loaded PTO and paid family leave, as you contribute to making a difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Front Loaded PTO

100% Paid Short Term Disability

Increased Retirement Match

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Must have Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification and Oklahoma State Licensure.
• Preferred two years of 911 EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient care tasks utilizing specialized skills.
• Operates equipment unique to critical care patients.
• Maintains unit cleanliness and assists with patient safety.

Skills

Paramedic Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Critical Care Knowledge

Education

Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification

Oklahoma State Licensure at Paramedic Level

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Paramedic in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work Full Time Nights 7p-7a with our emergency team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Paramedic provides patient care in the Emergency Department and Hospital Setting utilizing specialized skills and training unique to this unit Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification and Oklahoma State Licensure at the Paramedic Level.
• Preferred two (2) years of 911 EMS experience and 2 years of experience as a 911 EMS paramedic.
• Current BLS or within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter, ACLS and PALS within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).

Responsibilities

The Paramedic responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administers a variety of patient care tasks and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training in which competency has been demonstrated and documented in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice, Medical Director approval and hospital policy.
• Assists with patient safety issues such as presence of identification arm band, adherence to patient fall protocol and use of restraints.
• Operates a variety of equipment requiring knowledge, skills, training unique to critical care patients.
• Performs various procedures to include but not limited to triage, peripheral IV starts, phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, obtaining vital signs, cardiac monitoring, splinting, transporting patients within the hospital, reports/documents to nursing staff all information relevant to patient condition.
• May retrieve and transport medications.
• Administer ACLS Medication and protocol under the direction of the Physician, administers patient medication per policy.
• Maintains unit to include daily cleaning of carriers with disinfectant, daily cleaning/stocking of exam rooms and emptying/ stocking linens as needed throughout the shift.

The Paramedic reports to the Lead Nurse and/or Clinical Nurse Manager.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential exposure to infectious disease by exposure to blood or body fluids or needle sticks, caustic chemical agents, radiation, musculo-skeletal injury related to exertion, or personal injury as a result of involvement with abusive/combative patients. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.