Paramedic PRN Days

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care in an acute care setting. You will assess patients, monitor status, intervene clinically, and prepare for transport while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires Paramedic certification or an associate degree, state licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, CPI training, and at least six months of acute care experience. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Paramedic Technical Certification or an associate degree is required.
• Current state licensure as a Paramedic is required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• CPI or de-escalation training required.
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute medical/surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care under supervision.
• Perform assessments, interventions, and documentation for patients across the lifespan.
• Assist with patient teaching and education, including procedures, equipment, and discharge instructions.
• Monitor and interpret patient telemetry and respond to changes in condition.
• Set up and assist with invasive procedures and post-procedure monitoring.
• Ensure proper use and cleaning of clinical equipment and supplies.
• Support safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

English communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Electronic documentation

Education

Parademic Technical Certification or associate degree

Job description

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Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Paramedic provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to patients in an acute care setting. This role is responsible for illness and injury assessment, patient monitoring, clinical intervention, preparation for transport, and direct patient care under supervision. The Paramedic supports department and facility operations and works collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff.

Essential Functions

• Provide advanced care to patients under supervision of physicians and nurses.
• Perform assessments, interventions, and documentation for patients across the lifespan.
• Assist with patient teaching and education, including procedures, equipment, and discharge instructions.
• Monitor and interpret EKG and telemetry strips.
• Identify and respond to changes in patient condition notify medical team as appropriate.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges, contributing to plan of care development.
• Set up and assist with invasive procedures provide post-procedure monitoring.
• Recognize and support cultural, spiritual, and psychological needs of patients and families.
• Perform basic patient care tasks, including hygiene, ambulation, and dietary assistance.
• Ensure proper use and cleaning of clinical equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency, trauma, and critical care protocols.
• Maintain required annual competencies and in-service education (minimum 12 hours per year).
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned as outlined in the state's paramedic scope of practice.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of medications and administration practices appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Ability to prioritize care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to document electronically.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Good attendance and reliability required.

Education

• Paramedic Technical Certification or associate degree required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Paramedic required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or de-escalation training required

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute medical/surgical setting preferred