Paramedic

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join INTEGRIS Health as a PRN Paramedic at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Paramedic provides patient care and performs special procedures within demonstrated and documented competencies, the National EMS Scope of Practice, Medical Director approval, and hospital policy. The role supports patient safety, performs procedures and transports within the hospital, administers medications under physician direction and policy, and maintains unit readiness. INTEGRIS Health describes itself as Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system and offers PRN employees flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

Requirements

NREMT-P (Paramedic) certification.
LP (Licensed Paramedic) license.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Two years of 911 EMS experience.
Two years of experience as a 911 EMS paramedic.

Responsibilities

Administer patient-care tasks and special procedures within demonstrated and documented competency, the National EMS Scope of Practice, Medical Director approval, and hospital policy.
Assist with patient safety, including checking identification arm bands, following fall protocols, and using restraints as appropriate.
Operate equipment requiring knowledge, skills, and training for critical-care patients.
Perform procedures including triage, peripheral IV starts, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, vital-sign collection, cardiac monitoring, splinting, and transporting patients within the hospital.
Report and document information relevant to patient condition for nursing staff.
Retrieve and transport medications as needed.
Administer ACLS medications and protocols under physician direction and administer patient medications according to policy.
Maintain the unit, including daily cleaning of carriers with disinfectant, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, and restocking or emptying linens as needed throughout the shift.