Paramedic - Emergency Department

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX is seeking a licensed Paramedic to join the ED patient care team. You will provide advanced life support, med administration, and field-trained assessments under physician supervision.

The role reports to ED Nursing Director/Manager and emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff, maintaining a safe, organized environment and complying with hospital policies. Part-time schedule: 7AM–7PM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successfully passed paramedic exam
• Current TX EMT-Paramedic certification; BLS/ACLS/PALS; NRP within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record readings under physician direction
• Perform phlebotomy and insert lines and tubes as ordered
• Assist in patient care, document vital signs, and communicate with patient and healthcare team
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and stock supplies
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedures delegated by supervisor
• Transport patients to radiology or nursing units as needed
• Follow hospital policies and complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Paramedic

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

EMT-P Certification (Texas)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP within 90 days

Job description

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 253-bed hospital serving the fastest- growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical care with advanced spine surgery, Intensive Care, complex neurology for treating stroke and other neurovascular issues, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, women's services, a newborn nursery, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, emergency services, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and four medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 253-bed hospital serving the fastest- growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical care with advanced spine surgery, Intensive Care, complex neurology for treating stroke and other neurovascular issues, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, women's services, a newborn nursery, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, emergency services, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and four medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Part Time