Paramedic - Days (Mobile Stroke Unit)

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking an experienced leader in patient care serving as a clinical expert across services with complex diagnoses. The role includes cross-training and directing the patient care plan alongside the multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency while aligning with department and organizational goals. Previous flight/ALS leadership experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Paramedic training program.
• Licenses: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; EMT-P or Paramedic license.
• Within 18 months: audit ATLS and FP-C.
• BTLS or PTLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care at a competent level per Skills Inventory and patient population needs.
• Coordinates planning for patient treatment with the multidisciplinary team; informs clinical decisions.
• Directs healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes; supports transfer plans and performance monitoring.
• Ensures safe patient care and adherence to Memorial Hermann policies and standards.
• Promotes professional growth; acts as preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff.
• Models compassionate, personalized, efficient care for patients and colleagues.

Skills

In-charge paramedic

ALS 911

Team leadership

Patient care

Staff mentoring

Education

Graduate of a Paramedic training program

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

Position responsible for serving in a leadership role and as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of patient care and is cross-trained to competently care for patients from multiple services/specialties with more complex diagnosis.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Paramedic training program

Licenses/Certifications

• Current: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services or
• Licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Required to obtain within eighteen months of hire: audit ATLS and obtain FP-C
• BTLS or PTLS preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Minimum experience three(3) to five (5) years as in-charge paramedic ALS 911 service, will consider MICU transport service experience
• Maintains current state of physical and mental well being
• Able to lift at least fifty pounds
• Physically fit to lift, bend, and twist
• Able to perform job responsibilities in confined areas and/or differing environments
• Standard aircraft seat belts will fit without alterations
• Able to function in the cabin of an aircraft without physical restrictions
• Meets weight requirements of less than 240 pounds in uniform

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the Skills Inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of patient treatment by the multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the planning and delivery of care, utilizing existing resources and staff, and setting appropriate priorities; participates in the development of clinical pathways and monitoring of performance outcomes.
• Directs the healthcare team in attaining positive outcomes, including meeting treatment goals; develops/implements transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care. Assists the Chief Flight Nurse with projects or duties as assigned.
• 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.