Paramedic ED PRN

HCA Houston Healthcare; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland in Texas City seeks an experienced ER Paramedic for PRN coverage. You will collect patient information, relay details to the care team and physician, and contribute to continuous improvement and patient safety.

The role requires Paramedic certification, BCLS and crisis intervention within 30 days, with no travel and at least 1 year EMS experience. You will work under the Director of Emergency Services and support a broad care team.

Qualifications

• Paramedic with current state licensure.
• BCLS and crisis intervention certifications required within 30 days of start date.
• Minimum 1 year EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and convey patient information to team members and attending physician.
• Document and communicate using SBAR; ensure patient safety.
• Attend meetings and in-services; support facility core values.
• Maintain equipment and assist with routine tasks as required.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Paramedic Certification

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(an) Paramedic ED PRN today with HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The ER Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients. The Hospital Paramedic will perform all duties identified in their job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director. They will report to the Director of Emergency Services. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The Hospital Paramedic will provide for patient safety. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains active involvement. Maintains good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff. Maintains competence with charting system. They may not, under any circumstances, perform the prohibited functions listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Maintains competence in documentation
• Answer and receive patient report from EMS on radio (not allowed to give or take orders over radio)
• Receive EMS hand off reports at facility
• Utilize SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication
• Support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy
• Clean stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Paramedic, Current certification/licensure as a Paramedic per state requirements.
• No Travel Required
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, has been serving Texas City, Texas for more than 60 years—bringing compassionate, "patients first" care into Galveston County and the surrounding communities. Since being founded in 1952, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland has grown from a 90-bed hospital to a 220+ bed acute care facility offering quality care with premium services. That growth is a reflection of the changing needs of our community and patients, as well as rapidly advancing medical technology. Our highly skilled staff and specialized physicians provide service excellence to all of our patients. Our services include inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services. We are a Level IV Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. Together, we offer a complete range of specialized health programs to improve the health of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

"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.