Paramedic - Days (Mobile Stroke Unit)

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a qualified leader for their mobile stroke unit in Houston's Medical Center. The candidate should have a strong background in emergency medical services and leadership in patient care management, with relevant certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

This role demands physical fitness and the ability to manage complex diagnoses within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires a commitment to providing personalized care and promoting professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience as in-charge paramedic in ALS 911 service.
• Current state of physical and mental well-being; able to lift 50 pounds.
• Physically fit to operate in varying environments without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver appropriate patient care according to established competencies.
• Coordinate treatment planning with multidisciplinary team members.
• Evaluate quality of patient care and contribute to care standard revisions.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Patient care management

Cross-training in multiple services

Physical fitness for lifting

Education

Graduate of a Paramedic training program

Tools

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

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. This position is for our mobile stroke unit and not helicopter role location is at Houston's Medical Center. Shifts: 3X - 12 hour shifts 7am‑7pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Paramedic training program.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; Certified as a Paramedic in the Texas Department of Health. Required to obtain, within eighteen months of hire, ATLS and obtain FP‑C; BTLS or PTLS preferred.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Minimum experience 3 to 5 years as in‑charge paramedic ALS 911 service; will consider MICU transport service experience. Maintains current state of physical and mental well‑being; can lift at least fifty pounds; physically fit to lift, bend, and twist; can perform job responsibilities in confined areas and/or differing environments; standard aircraft seat belts will fit without alterations; can 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, 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.

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