Paramedic - Emergency Care Center

Christus Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Christus Health in Longview, TX, is seeking a certified EMT-Paramedic to join the Emergency Department care team on a per diem, per-need basis. Under physician supervision, you will assist with procedures, monitor patient status, perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and help maintain a safe, well-organized environment consistent with hospital policies.

Get hands-on experience with advanced life support, medication administration, and collaboration with nursing to deliver high-quality patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• EMT-Paramedic license in the state of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record rhythm strips under physician direction.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens, insert saline locks and nasal gastric 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; manage supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedures as delegated.
• Transport patients to radiology and nursing units using appropriate transport and monitoring equipment.
• Comply with hospital job description and competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

EMT-P License

BLS

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the hospital's Emergency Department patient care team. The ED 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 ED 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, 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:

• High School Diploma
• EMT P License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed