Paramedic - Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Paramedic responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in providing medical and surgical care to patients in the Emergency Center. This role includes shift work from 12p-12a.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital training, along with certifications from the Texas Department of Health.

Candidates must demonstrate essential communication skills and the ability to perform various physical duties associated with patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health.
• Certified in Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS within six months of hire.
• Certified in BTLS or PTLS within eighteen months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in the treatment of emergency patients.
• Document on Emergency Center records according to hospital standards.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to perform 24/7 on-call duties

Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting

Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process

Education

Completion of a Paramedic training program

Job description

Job Summary

Position responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in providing medical and surgical care to patients in the Emergency Center. Shift: 12p-12a.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital and/or field training.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health. Certified in Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS within six (6) months of hire. Certified in BTLS or PTLS within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• One (1) year minimum experience as a paramedic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to perform 24/7 on-call duties as required by clinical operations.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “Advancing health. Personalizing care” through compassion, courage, credibility, and commitment to community.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate patient care at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Assists Registered Nurse in the treatment of the emergency patients and performs procedures identified on the Skills Inventory.
• Assists in the communication and prioritization of patient care.
• Obtains subjective and objective data.
• Documents on Emergency Center records according to hospital standards; provides patient/family with discharge information and/or education.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.