Paramedic Emergency Room PRN

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Education assistance

Employee assistance programs

Life and disability coverage

Time Away From Work program

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center, a 350+ bed hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, seeks an ER Advanced Paramedic for the ED. The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and cross‑functional communication with EMS and physicians. You will report to the Director of Emergency Services and support CQI initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold ACLS, BCLS, PALS within set timelines, with 2+ years of experience. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and a values‑driven culture focused on

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Paramedic.
• Certificate.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• 2 years' experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Maintains competence in documentation.
• Receive EMS hand off reports at facility.
• Utilize SBAR for communication.
• Support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy.
• Clean stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.

Skills

Paramedic

Education

Paramedic

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Paramedic ED PRN? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Paramedic ED where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The ER Advanced Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients. The Hospital Advanced Paramedic will perform all duties identified in their job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director. They will report to the Director of Emergency Services. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The Hospital Advanced Paramedic will provide for patient safety. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains an active involvement. Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff. Maintains competence with charting system.

What you will do in this role:

• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Maintains competence in documentation
• Answer and receive patient report from EMS on radio (not allowed to give or take orders over radio)
• Receive EMS hand off reports at facility
• Utilize SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication
• Support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy
• Clean stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Paramedic
• Certificate
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• 2 years' experience Required

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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

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