Paramedic Emergency Department

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team.

You will collect and convey patient information to clinicians, ensure patient safety, and support rapid assessment and care flow in a high-energy environment. The role requires EMT/Paramedic training and a valid license; you will perform CPR, ACLS/PALS as needed, assist with procedures, and educate patients and families about care plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in an applicable field.
• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited Paramedic or EMT program.
• Graduate of an Associate’s Degree program in Paramedic/EMT (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collect data and formulate a plan of care for each patient.
• Facilitate the flow of patients through the emergency care system.
• Educate the patient and/or family about the care plan.
• Communicate patient information to the attending physician.
• Assist with CPR and ACLS/PALS as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency care

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

Paramedic training

EMT training

Associate’s Degree (Paramedic/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(an) Paramedic Emergency Department today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Paramedic, you will collect and convey information to team members and the attending physician regarding the health status of the patient. You will provide patient safety, maintain competence with the charting system, and maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and other hospital staff.

• You will collect data and formulate a plan of care for each patient, including expected outcomes
• You will facilitate the flow of patients through the emergency care system
• You will involve and educate the patient and/or family in the patient’s care
• You will answer and receive patient report from emergency medical services on radio
• You will stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate
• You may administer IV fluids and respiratory treatments
• You will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support as necessary
• You will assist with splint application, wound cleaning, application of oxygen, suture set up and assistance, chest tube set up, removal of sutures, oral and endotracheal suctioning, catheter insertion, enema insertion, central line tray set up, lumbar puncture set up, thoracentesis set up, and insertion or oral and nasal airways

Job Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of previous experience in an applicable field

Education

• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited school for Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training
• Graduate of an Associate’s Degree program from an accredited school in Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Benefits

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full-service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.