Paramedic - Urgent Care - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Kirkwood (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in the United States is seeking an Emergency Department Paramedic to join the hospital’s ED care team. The paramedic works closely with nursing under physician supervision, providing advanced life support, medications, and patient evaluations as part of the trained team.

The role includes assisting with patient monitoring, specimen collection, and patient transport, keeping the department compliant with policies, and maintaining a safe, well-organized environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record vital signs under physician direction.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Assist in patient care and document patient information and communications.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and safe patient environment.
• Assist in procedures delegated by the physician.
• Transport patients to radiology and nursing units with monitoring equipment.
• Comply with hospital job description and competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

EMT P License

BLS

Job description

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

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• EMT P License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed