Paramedic - Emergency Care Center

Jobtome; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome in Texarkana, TX is seeking a registered Paramedic to join the ED patient care team. Under physician supervision, you will provide advanced life support, administer medications, and assist nursing staff in patient care.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean environment, proper supply management, and readiness to perform procedures and transports as needed on a per diem basis.

Qualifications

• EMT-P license and BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Per diem/PRN schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record results under physician direction.
• Perform phlebotomy and insert saline lock and NG tubes as needed.
• Assist in patient care, document vital signs, and communicate with team.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage supplies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedures delegated by physicians.
• Transport patients to radiology and other units with appropriate equipment.
• Adhere to hospital job description and competencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Phlebotomy

Vital signs documentation

Interpersonal communication

Medical equipment operation

Advanced life support

Education

High School Diploma

EMT-P License

BLS Certification

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