Paramedic Emergency

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance and education support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Houston, TX is seeking a passionate Paramedic to join their emergency services team. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care through effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include certification as a Paramedic, Basic Cardiac Life Support, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within designated timelines. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days.
• Must obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 60 days.
• Experience in emergency medical services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Answer and receive patient reports from EMS on the radio.
• Utilize SBAR for effective communication.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Communication skills

Education

Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic or EMT

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 Emergency today with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

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.

What you will do in this role

• 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.

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 60 days of employment start date
• Paramedic, or (NRP) Nationally Registered Paramedic, or (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician

No Travel Required

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.

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.