Paramedic ED

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with company match

Education support and tuition assistance

Free counseling and wellbeing services

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center in Texas is seeking a dedicated ED Paramedic to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will work within a defined scope of practice, aiding in patient data collection, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration.

As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic will contribute actively to patient care and collaborate closely with medical staff. This role requires essential certifications and offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required.
• Ability to respond to emergency or crisis situations.
• Capable of performing therapeutic procedures and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care within defined practices.
• Maintain communication with medical teams and facilitate patient flow.
• Document care administration in patient medical records.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Active Paramedic license or certification

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Paramedic ED? At Corpus Christi Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary

The ED Paramedic provides high quality, patient-centered care within a defined scope of practice, according to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard-free environment. The ED Paramedic delivers compassionate, holistic care, supporting the rights and dignity of all patients and promoting the vision, mission, and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the healthcare team through active communication, documentation, feedback, and assistance as needed or requested. Assist in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system.
• Maintain clear communication with medical providers and nurses assigned to patients about all patient care issues.
• Receive patient report from EMS by radio and/or receive EMS hand‑off reports at the facility. Participate in patient placement as needed.
• Obtain and document initial vital signs and monitor vital signs as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform testing, specimen retrieval, therapeutic procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), within the defined scope of practice per state regulation. Document the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Assess patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Transport monitored and non‑monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas.
• Inspect patient environment and eliminate any safety risks and/or non‑compliance with regulatory standards. Implement fall precautions as needed.
• Respond promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.
• Involve and educate the patient, family, and caregiver(s) in the patient’s care.
• Stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets, as appropriate.
• Maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co‑workers, and other hospital staff.
• Participate as an engaged, active member of the healthcare team and positively promote the rest of the team to patients, families, caregivers, and other colleagues.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Active Paramedic license or certification.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Benefits

1 year of experience required.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 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 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.

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.