Paramedic Emergency Department PRN

HCA•Round Rock, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The ED 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 Nursing 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. They will collaborate with the RN involved in the care of the patient. 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. The ED Paramedic may not, under any circumstances, perform the prohibited functions listed below: Advanced airway practices (such as endotracheal intubation, needle decompression, tracheostomy, cricothyrotomy, ventilator management, etc.) Administration of IV Ketamine push Unsupervised cardioversion, defibrillation and/or external pacing Administration and management of IV titratable drips Discharge teaching ESI level assignment

Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Less than 1 year OR 1 - 3 years
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Associates Degree from an accredited school for Paramedics OR Technical Training as EMT-Paramedic with Paramedic Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency medical Technician-Paramedic Certification Required Upon Hire
BLS required per St. David's policy. Required Upon Hire
ALS/ACLS required per St. David's/LPDSH policy Required within 6 months
PALS required per St. David's policy Required within 6 months

Nice To Haves

One (1) years field experience or in clinical setting preferred

Responsibilities

Collect and convey information to team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients.
Perform duties identified in their job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director.
Report to the Nursing Director of Emergency Services.
Serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication, documentation, feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
Collaborate with the RN involved in the care of the patient.
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 an active involvement.
Maintain good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
Maintain competence with charting system.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
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.