Paramedic ED

St. David's HealthCare; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a passionate Paramedic ED for its Pflugerville location. Responsibilities include patient safety, data collection, and emergency care support. Join a committed team focused on patient wellness and care by applying today for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited Paramedic or EMT training.
• One year of Paramedic experience preferred.
• Certificates required include ACLS, BCLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and formulate patient care plans.
• Facilitate patient flow through the emergency system.
• Administer IV fluids and perform CPR as needed.

Skills

Patient Safety

Data Collection

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Paramedic or EMT

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Paramedic ED today with St. Davids Pflugerville Freestanding ED.

Benefits

St. Davids North Austin 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Paramedic ED. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Paramedic, you will collect and convey information to team members and the attending physician regarding the health status of the patient. You will provide patient safety, maintain competence with the charting system, and maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and other hospital staff.

• You will collect data and formulate a plan of care for each patient, including expected outcomes
• You will facilitate the flow of patients through the emergency care system
• You will involve and educate the patient and/or family in the patient’s care
• You will answer and receive patient report from emergency medical services on radio
• You will stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate
• You may administer IV fluids and respiratory treatments
• You will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support as necessary
• You will assist with splint application, wound cleaning, application of oxygen, suture set up and assistance, chest tube set up, removal of sutures, oral and endotracheal suctioning, catheter insertion, enema insertion, central line tray set up, lumbar puncture set up, thoracentesis set up, and insertion or oral and nasal airways

Job Requirements

Education

• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited school for Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training
• Graduate of an Associate’s Degree program from an accredited school in Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – preferred

Experience

• One year of Paramedic experience- preferred

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate
• Emergency Medical Paramedic (EMP), or Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic (EMT-P)

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital, St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and twolocal non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic ED opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.