Paramedic Full Time Days

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability

FSAs/HSAs

401(k)

EAP

Holidays & vacation

Job summary

Community Hospital OKC is hiring a Full-Time Paramedic for day shifts in Oklahoma City. The role supports ED and med/surg patient care and participates in rapid response teams, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus and adherence to CARES values.

The position requires current Oklahoma paramedic licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS within specified timelines. The successful candidate will collaborate with nursing and physician staff, perform licensure-appropriate procedures, and maintain equipment and patient data

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic license in Oklahoma.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications within required timelines.
• Proficient in using computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and assist RN in ED/med-surg in a timely manner.
• Collect data for assessments and document before discharge.
• Notify ED provider of changes in patient condition.
• Interpret information for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Carry out plan of care under RN direction.
• Perform licensure-appropriate procedures and delegate tasks.
• Monitor cardiac status during transport; communicate findings clearly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe work environment.
• Keep equipment and supplies stocked; report faults.
• Perform 12-lead ECG per policy and procedure.
• Handle desk duties and professional phone etiquette.

Skills

Licensed Paramedic

Patient assessment

Emergency care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Paramedic license Oklahoma

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Northwest Surgical Hospital (13530)

Category Clinical

Job ID 93815

Status Full-Time/Regular

Community Hospital is hiring a Full Time Paramedic Days with a $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and vacation

The Paramedic will assist the nursing and physician staff in providing patient care in the emergency room and med/surg unit as well as be an active member of the rapid response team. Paramedics perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, CARES values and standards. Allowable procedures and pursuant with the scope of care from the Oklahoma State Department of Health “Standard of Care” 310:641-5-30. While working the Paramedic shall continue to practice under the license of the Emergency Services Medical Director and direction of the Facility CNO.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates in the assessment of the patient and/or situations in a timely, consistent and systematic manner. Assists RN in collection of admission data to be used in the assessment of patients at presentation to ED and appropriate procedures initiated.
• Gathers data to be used assessments for each patient as frequently as necessary. Data relevant to the patient is recorded on appropriate documents before patient is released or discharged.
• Notifies ED provider and/or assigned nurse when changes occur.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms understandable to the pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Implements plan of care under direction of the RN to achieve identified outcomes for the patient according to policy and procedure. Provides care to the patient under the direction of the RN according to the prescribed plan of care.
• Paramedic shall perform procedures at their respective level of licensure in accordance with guidelines and other delegated tasks approved to perform.
• Delegates appropriate and approved tasks to unlicensed health care providers.
• Has knowledge of dysrhythmias and notifies assigned nurse and/or physician in a timely manner when patient’s condition warrants.
• Monitor patients that require constant cardiac monitoring during transport to another department. Demonstrates effective and accurate verbal and written communication.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, employees and hospital business.
• Ensures a clean safe workplace which is stocked with necessary supplies. Conduct walk-through of rooms and restock rooms with needed supplies each day at the beginning of shift.
• Maintains equipment, instruments, and tray in good working order. Report and label all faulty equipment and return to appropriate department. Ensures replacement of equipment is obtained.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead ECG. Perform 12 lead ECG on the patient according to CH policy and procedure.
• Performs clerical duties efficiently when assigned to desk duty. Answer phone utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette and professionalism. Uses overhead paging system in a professional manner.

Licensures & Experience

• Current Licensed Paramedic with the State of Oklahoma required.
• Computer and office equipment skills.
• BLS healthcare provider required within 30 days of hire, and ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire.