Paramedic ED

HCA • Kingwood, TX

75d

About The Position

The ER Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients. The Hospital Paramedic will perform all duties identified in their job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director. They will report to the Director of Emergency Services. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The Hospital Paramedic will provide for patient safety. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains an active involvement. Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff. Maintains competence with charting system. They may not, under any circumstances, perform the prohibited functions listed below.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
• Paramedic, or (NRP) Nationally Registered Paramedic, or (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Collect and convey information regarding the health status of patients to team members and attending Physician.
• Perform all duties identified in the job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director.
• Report to the Director of Emergency Services.
• Serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication, documentation, feedback, and assistance.
• Provide for patient safety.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy.
• Contribute to the growth and development of self and department.
• Maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
• Maintain competence with the charting system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees