Paramedic - South OKC/Freestanding Emergency Department - Full Time - Midshift

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Paramedic for the South OKC/Freestanding Emergency Department on a full-time midshift. Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs, initial treatment, and coordination with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced ED setting.

The role requires paramedic training, Oklahoma licensure, NREMT, BLS, and timely completion of PALS and ACLS. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Paramedic Training Program completed.
• 2 years hospital or pre-hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care per OU Health policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare team on treatment plan.
• Maintain clear communication with attending physician and nurse.
• Take vital signs and monitor patients.
• Assist nurse with care delivery and charting.
• Administer medications within paramedic scope under supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Medical terminology

Office software

Education

Paramedic Training Program

Tools

12 Lead EKG

IV/IO access

Ultrasound-guided IVs

Job description

Position Title

Paramedic - South OKC/Freestanding Emergency Department - Full Time - Midshift

Department

SOKC Emergency Department

Job Description

The Hospital Paramedic functions under the administrative guidance of the shift supervisor or manager to provide services to emergency patients. Under the clinical direction of the Emergency Department Physician, collects and conveys information to physician and licensed nurse regarding the health status of patients.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provides care in accordance with established policies and procedures of OU Health.
• Carries out treatment plan in collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains clear communication with attending physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
• Observes and report patients' signs or symptoms.
• Contributes information to the licensed nurse for the development and modification of the patient's plan of care.
• Assists the licensed nurse in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Maintains competence with charting.
• Takes vital signs.
• Measures and records patients' input and output.
• Attaches oxygen and cardiac monitor and monitors patients' cardiac rhythm, performs 12 Lead EKG acquisition, documents EKG strips, suctions patients' airways as directed and within competency, and reports findings to physician and care team assigned to patient.
• Receives patients from EMS personnel and prepares patients for the physician's care.
• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
• Performs basic laboratory procedures.
• Establishment of peripheral intravenous (IV), intraosseous (IO) lines, and ultrasound guided IVs.
• Performs venipunctures and insertion and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters from extremities.
• Administers medications, including those permitted within the paramedic scope of licensure, in accordance with hospital policy, established clinical protocols, and under the authorization and direction of the supervising physician or medical director.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Paramedic Training Program required.
• Experience: 2 years of hospital and/or pre-hospital experience providing immediate stabilization and transport of sick and injured patients required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

• Paramedic License issued by the State of Oklahoma required.
• Paramedic Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic hospital policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers.
• Good computer skills with familiarity and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office, Teletracking, and other software applications.
• Knowledge of commonly used hospital based computer programs.
• Ability to relay information accurately and concisely.
• Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks.

Benefits

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.