Paramedic, ED - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX, is seeking an ED Paramedic to support examination, treatment and care of patients of various ages and acuities. You will assist nursing staff and providers, and perform clerical/technical duties to ensure smooth department operation.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited paramedic program, active paramedic licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/ENPC within 18 months. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an appropriate accredited program.
• Licensed Paramedic.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• ACLS, PALS or ENPC within 18 months of hire.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for high-stress situations with patients, families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and advanced patient care under direction of nursing staff and providers.
• Perform clerical and technical tasks as assigned (e.g., answering phones, directing patients and visitors, unit cleaning and organization).
• Participate in committee activities, surveys and continuing education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional maturity

Maintain professional appearance

Education

Graduate of accredited paramedic program

Job description

• Paramedics perform a variety of routine and advanced patient care tasks under the direction of nursing staff and providers to assist in the examination, treatment, and care of patients of various ages and acuities. Additionally, Paramedics will be expected to perform a variety of clerical and technical tasks as assigned and according to the assignment setting including, but not limited to unit cleaning and organization, answering phones, directing patients and visitors, paging/calling professionals to assist in care of patients or other needs of the department. Paramedics have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, improvement initiatives, and continuing education. Emergency Department (ED) Paramedics provide care for patients of all ages and acuity who suffer from a variety of illnesses and/or injuries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an appropriate accredited program.


• Required Licenses/Certifications


• Licensed Paramedic


• BLS


• Must have the following within 18 months of hire: ACLS, PALS or ENPC


• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities


• Communication skills and behaviors conducive to high-stress situations with patients, families and visitors


• Interpersonal skills and ability to adapt approach to patients of all ages and personnel of all disciplines


• Professional maturity and accountability


• Maintain professional appearance and decorum at all times