Paramedic - Emergency Room

MedStar Health; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join its Emergency Department. The role involves collaborating with nursing staff to provide critical patient care, including advanced life support and patient evaluations. Ideal candidates should possess EMT-P certification and relevant experience in emergency medical settings.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have passed the paramedic exam.
• Current certification as an EMT-P in Texas is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operates patient monitoring equipment and records vital signs.
• Assists nursing staff and complies with hospital policies.
• Transports patients and maintains a clean environment.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Phlebotomy

Vital sign documentation

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paramedic exam 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. 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.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.

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:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time