PRN Emergency Department Paramedic
About The Position
The Paramedic provides high-quality patient care and technical support to patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatrics. Working with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Paramedic delivers efficient, compassionate, patient-centered care and performs emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care. The role supports patient care and throughput in the department, responds to emergencies using advanced life support techniques, and helps ensure medical equipment and supplies are ready for use. The position requires graduation from an accredited Paramedic Science technical school and a current state employment license or certification. Required certifications include EMT or state-licensed Paramedic, ACLS, and PALS. Required EMT-P experience is 0–1 years; 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduation from a technical school with an accredited Paramedic Science program.
- Current state of employment license or certification.
- 0–1 years of EMT-P experience.
- EMT certification or Paramedic licensure with the state registry or board.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Proficiency in emergency medical procedures and advanced life support techniques.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure and delivering care.
- Competence operating medical equipment and using EMR systems for documentation.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care tasks safely, effectively, and competently in accordance with standards of care and hospital policies.
- Coordinate care with registered nurses and interdisciplinary team members.
- Recognize changes in patient status, promptly communicate observations to the RN, and assist with appropriate interventions.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
- Communicate professionally and empathetically with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the five rights of medication administration and use EMR scanning to support accuracy.
- Facilitate efficient patient throughput within the department.
- Respond rapidly and effectively during emergencies, using advanced life support techniques and medical interventions as required.
- Operate and maintain medical equipment and supplies, ensuring they are ready and functional for patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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