Paramedic - Emergency Svcs

Prime Healthcare; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community hospital is seeking a dedicated Paramedic for the Emergency Department. This role involves accountable patient care, prompt response to clinical changes, and collaboration with medical staff. Candidates must hold a valid paramedic license and relevant certifications, enhancing the quality of care in a supportive, award-winning workplace.

Qualifications

• Current paramedic license and valid certifications required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition to physicians.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Education

Paramedic license issued by the State of Michigan

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS certification

PALS and/or ENPC certification

Job description

Overview

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.

Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at www.mylakehuron.com.

As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. The paramedic communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. The paramedic responds quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. The paramedic is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies. The paramedic performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. Current and valid paramedic license issued by the State of Michigan.2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. ACLS 90 days upon hire and maintain current.4. PALS and/or ENPC required 90 days upon hire and maintain current.5. Minimum of one year as a paramedic in an EMS or acute care hospital preferred.#LI-KJ1