Paramedic - Emergency Care Center

Christus Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a full-time Paramedic to join the Emergency Department care team. Under physician supervision, you will provide advanced life support, administer medications, and assist nursing in patient care with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will operate monitoring equipment, perform phlebotomy, document vital signs, and help transport patients to radiology and other units while maintaining a clean, stocked, and compliant environment per hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EMT-P license in state of employment.
• BLS certification.
• Driver's license valid in state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record rhythm strips and ECGs under physician direction.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens under physician direction.
• Assist in patient care, document vital signs, and communicate with patients and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage supplies/equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in delegated procedures.
• Transport patients to radiology and other units with appropriate monitoring.
• Comply with hospital policies and competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring equipment

Vital signs documentation

Procedural support

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's License (in state)

EMT-P License

BLS certification

Tools

12‑lead ECG

Glucometer

Laboratory specimen collection tools

Monitoring equipment

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, 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:

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

Work Schedule:

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time