Paramedic ED-Emergency Room

Baptist Health Arkansas; Conway, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking an ED Paramedic to join the nursing team on the unit. The role focuses on assisting with patient care and ensuring care is complete, while promoting a positive image of Baptist Health in the community.

Candidates must graduate from an approved Paramedic Training Program with current Arkansas and national registration, have at least one year of Paramedic experience, and hold CPR and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Training Program.
• Current Arkansas state Paramedic registration and national Paramedic registration.
• Minimum of 1 year Paramedic experience.
• Proficiency in acute care and patient assessment.
• Ability to care for multiple patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including shifts.
• CPR certification, ACLS certification; willingness to obtain PALS and TNCC within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care on the unit as part of the nursing team.
• Help ensure care is complete and patient needs are met.
• Promote a positive image of Baptist Health in the community.

Skills

Acute care

Multiple patient care

Flexible hours

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Paramedic registration

Education

Paramedic Training Program

Job description

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Summary:
An assistant to nursing on the unit whose primary function is to assist with patient care and to help ensure care is complete. The ED Paramedic works as part of the nursing team on the unit to ensure that each and every patient and guest to the hospital has their needs met, whether that need is physical, emotional, spiritual or educational. Promotes a positive image of Baptist Health in the community.

Other information:
A paramedic must be a graduate of an approved Paramedic Training Program, current Arkansas state and national registration as a Paramedic with a minimum of one (1) year current Paramedic experience , ability to demonstrate proficiency in acute care, knowledge, and skills, ability to care for multiple patients, willingness to work flexible hours, CPR certification, ACLS certification, and must be willing to obtain PALS and TNCC certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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