Paramedic ED

St. David's HealthCare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is seeking a Paramedic to support the ED team.

You will collect patient data, communicate with clinicians, assist with procedures, and help move patients through the emergency care system while maintaining charting accuracy and patient safety. The role requires completion of accredited Paramedic/EMT training, Texas EMT-P license, and BLS/ACLS certifications, with preferred Associate’s degree.

Qualifications

• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited Paramedic or EMT program.
• Graduate of an Associate’s Degree in Paramedic or EMT preferred.
• Texas EMT-P license and BLS/ACLS certifications required/per policy.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and formulate a plan of care for each patient.
• Facilitate the flow of patients through the emergency care system.
• Educate patient and family in the patient’s care as needed.
• Receive and relay patient reports from EMS via radio.
• Stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers and cabinets.
• Administer IV fluids and respiratory treatments when indicated.
• Perform CPR and ACLS as necessary.
• Assist with wound care, line setups, and airway management.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Team communication

Education

Paramedic/EMT coursework

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Charting system

Job description

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. David's Round Rock Medical Center.

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification – preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 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 a 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of 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 two local 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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's 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

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.