Paramedic - Emergency Services/Urgent Care
About The Position
The Paramedic -Emergency Department Care Technician works under the direction of a RN to care for patients within the Emergency Department. This individual will room patients, taking vital signs, initiating intravenous lines, drawing blood, performing 12-lead EKGs, applying splints, assisting with procedures and patient monitoring. The Paramedic - Emergency Department works in a team environment to provide necessary care to our patients and their families and may assist in other clinical departments as assigned under the direction of the RN.
Requirements
- Graduate of a paramedic program.
- Proficient with reading, writing and speaking English.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
- Current Applicable State Paramedic license.
- Current driver's license with acceptable record may be required (varies by department/location).
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in paramedicine.
- Experience as a paramedic.
- Proficient with reading, writing and speaking in alternate languages.
Responsibilities
- Room patients
- Take vital signs
- Initiate intravenous lines
- Draw blood
- Perform 12-lead EKGs
- Apply splints
- Assist with procedures
- Patient monitoring
- Assist in other clinical departments as assigned under the direction of the RN
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
