Paramedic - LifeFlight, Days (Mobile Stroke Unit)

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Dose is seeking a qualified paramedic in a leadership role responsible for expertly managing patient care delivery across multiple specialties. The position demands a graduate of a Paramedic training program with certifications like BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in ALS 911 services or equivalent.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with healthcare teams to achieve treatment goals and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate is committed to promoting professional growth and delivering compassionate patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years as in-charge paramedic in ALS 911 service.
• Maintains a state of physical and mental well being.
• Able to lift at least fifty pounds.
• Meets weight requirements of less than 240 pounds in uniform.

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate care to patients according to age and needs.
• Coordinates planning for patient treatment with the healthcare team.
• Directs healthcare team towards meeting treatment goals.
• Ensures safe care adhering to policies and procedures.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Coordination

Physical fitness

Education

Graduate of a Paramedic training program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

EMT-P License

Paramedic License

Job description

Job Summary

Position responsible for serving in a leadership role and as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of patient care and is cross‑trained to competently care for patients from multiple services/specialties with more complex diagnosis. Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Paramedic training program

Licenses/Certifications

• Current: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services or
• Licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Required to obtain within eighteen months of hire: audit ATLS and obtain FP-C
• BTLS or PTLS preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Minimum experience three(3) to five (5) years as in-charge paramedic ALS 911 service, will consider MICU transport service experience
• Maintains current state of physical and mental well being
• Able to lift at least fifty pounds
• Physically fit to lift, bend, and twist
• Able to perform job responsibilities in confined areas and/or differing environments
• Standard aircraft seat belts will fit without alterations
• Able to function in the cabin of an aircraft without physical restrictions
• Meets weight requirements of less than 240 pounds in uniform

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the Skills Inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of patient treatment by the multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the planning and delivery of care, utilizing existing resources and staff, and setting appropriate priorities; participates in the development of clinical pathways and monitoring of performance outcomes.
• Directs the healthcare team in attaining positive outcomes, including meeting treatment goals; develops/implements transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care. Assists the Chief Flight Nurse with projects or duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.