Paramedic Mt Pleasant Tx 12

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, Texas is seeking a certified Paramedic for their Emergency Department. The Paramedic will assist nursing staff in delivering patient care, operate monitoring equipment, perform phlebotomy, and maintain a clean patient environment under physician supervision. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, EMT P License, and BLS certification. The role offers full-time hours in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• EMT P License in state of employment.
• BLS certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record data.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens.
• Assist in patient care and maintain clear communications.
• Manage assigned supplies and maintain a clean environment.
• Transport patients to radiology and nursing units.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Phlebotomy

Vital signs documentation

Patient hygiene

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the hospital’s Emergency Department patient care team. The ED Paramedic collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. Under the direct clinical supervision of the licensed physician present in the same area or adjacent area, the paramedic provides assistance and performs procedures, and is authorized to provide advanced life support, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation of signs and symptoms based on their field skill sets. The ED Paramedic assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well‑organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers and glucometer readings under the direction of the licensed physician
• Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, nasal gastric tubes under the direction of the licensed physician
• Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families and the healthcare team
• Maintains a clean and safe environment, and manages all assigned supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up and performing procedures as delegated
• Transports patients to radiology and nursing units (except ICU) utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment
• It is the responsibility of the Paramedic to comply with the Hospital’s defined job description and competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education/Skills

• High School Diploma

B. Experience

No experience listed

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• EMT P License in state of employment
• BLS

MIDS - 12 HOURS

Full Time