Paramedic - Emergency Care Center

CHRISTUS Health; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department care team. Working under the physician in the area, you will provide advanced life support, administer medications, perform patient evaluations, and assist nurses with bedside care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will operate with the ED team to monitor patients, perform phlebotomy, insert lines and catheters as directed, transport patients to radiology, keep a clean, stocked environment, and help ensure patient

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of Paramedic experience in a 9-1-1 or hospital setting; three years preferred.
• Current EMT-Paramedic license in Texas; BLS/ACLS/PALS current.
• NRP must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completely operate patient monitoring equipment and record rhythm strips and readings.
• Perform phlebotomy and insert saline lock, Foley, and NG tubes under physician direction.
• Assist in patient care, document vital signs, and maintain clear communications with patients and healthcare team.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and manage supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedures as delegated and follow hospital policies.
• Transport patients to radiology and nursing units using appropriate equipment.
• Comply with the hospital’s job description and competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Successfully passed paramedic exam

EMT-P Texas certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP within 90 days of hire

Job description

Summary:

The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the hospital’s Emergency Department patient care team. Reporting to the ED Nursing Director or Nursing Manager, the Paramedic collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. Under the direct clinical supervision of the licensed physician present in the same area or adjacent area, the paramedic provides assistance and performs procedures, and is authorized to provide advanced life support, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation of signs and symptoms based on their field skill sets. The Paramedic assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.

Responsibilities:

• Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers, and glucometer readings under the direction of the licensed physician.
• Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, Foley catheter and nasal gastric tubes under the direction of the licensed physician.
• Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment and manages all assigned supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up and performing procedures as delegated.
• Transports patients to radiology and nursing units (except ICU) utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment.
• It is the responsibility of the Paramedic to comply with the Hospital’s defined job description and competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Successfully passed paramedic exam

Experience

• One year of experience as a Paramedic in a 9-1-1 or hospital setting required; 3 years preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current certification as an EMT-P in the state of Texas
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications
• NRP within 90 days of hire

Work Schedule:

11AM - 11PM

Work Type:

Part Time