Paramedic ED

HCA Healthcare • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department within the scope of the Texas Paramedic/EMT Practice Act and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role performs a variety of functions for patients requiring urgent or emergency attention, including assisting with monitoring, technical procedures, patient treatments, and basic care activities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Paramedic, state Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-State), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) qualification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Paramedic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with obtaining and documenting vital signs and placing oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assist with technical functions such as obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuing peripheral IVs and heparin/saline locks, and maintaining specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assist with patient care and treatments, including positioning patients, applying sterile dressings, immobilizing extremities, and applying casts and splints.
• Complete basic psychomotor skills and activities related to patient care.
• Assist with wound care and insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
• Clean and stock carts and rooms, and change linen.
• Provide written instructions and educational materials to patients and family members.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED