Paramedic PRN

St. David's HealthCare; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Bastrop, Texas is looking for a dedicated Paramedic PRN to ensure high-quality patient care in emergency situations. As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for collecting data, facilitating patient flow, and providing emergency medical services.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-year experience, complete Paramedic or EMT training, and hold relevant certifications. Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans will be provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in an applicable field.
• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited school for Paramedic or EMT training.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license from Texas.

Responsibilities

• Collect and convey health status information to team members.
• Maintain patient safety and competence with charting.
• Facilitate flow of patients through emergency care.

Skills

Patient care

IV fluids administration

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Advanced cardiac life support

Emergency medical services communication

Education

Completion of accredited Paramedic or EMT training

Associate’s Degree in Paramedic or EMT

Tools

Medical equipment (stretchers, IVs)

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Paramedic PRN today with St. David's Emergency Center Bastrop.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Paramedic, you will collect and convey information to team members and the attending physician regarding the health status of the patient. You will provide patient safety, maintain competence with the charting system, and maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and other hospital staff.

• You will collect data and formulate a plan of care for each patient, including expected outcomes
• You will facilitate the flow of patients through the emergency care system
• You will involve and educate the patient and/or family in the patient’s care
• You will answer and receive patient report from emergency medical services on radio
• You will stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate
• You may administer IV fluids and respiratory treatments
• You will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support as necessary
• You will assist with splint application, wound cleaning, application of oxygen, suture set up and assistance, chest tube set up, removal of sutures, oral and endotracheal suctioning, catheter insertion, enema insertion, central line tray set up, lumbar puncture set up, thoracentesis set up, and insertion or oral and nasal airways

Job Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of previous experience in an applicable field

Education

• Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited school for Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training
• Graduate of an Associate’s Degree program from an accredited school in Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.