Paramedic ER FT 7p - 7a

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to requests from nursing and physician staff and assists with advanced life support (ALS) interventions and emergency care in the emergency department, following protocols and policies approved by the hospital, the emergency department medical director, and hospital policy. The role also includes other care-related duties assigned after appropriate training. Paramedic-level services are performed under nursing supervision and within the employee’s training and skills. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a paramedic program. A current Texas EMT-P registration and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required. At least one year of EMT experience is preferred. The work involves standing or walking for 6–8 hours and sitting for 4–6 hours. Bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling are required one-third or more of the time; climbing is required up to one-third of the time. The role requires continuous gross and precise hand movements, lifting up to 100 pounds one-third or more of the time, and exposure to bodily fluids. The employee must communicate effectively, follow instructions and policies, work safely with equipment and supplies, manage stress appropriately, work independently and with others, and handle multiple priorities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of a paramedic program.
Current EMT-P registration in the state of Texas.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Numerical ability.
Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials.
Ability to comply with attendance requirements and Human Resource policies.
Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately.
Ability to work effectively alone and with others.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to stand or walk for 6–8 hours and sit for 4–6 hours; perform specified bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing; continuously use hands in gross and precise motor functions; and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work with exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as an EMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and safely to requests for paramedic-level services from areas within the emergency department.
Complete documentation and records according to department policy.
Ensure emergency preparedness equipment is ready for response.
Restock the emergency department and report damaged, unsafe, or malfunctioning equipment.
Assist with code and critical-care patients within the emergency department.
Perform duties under nursing supervision and within the employee’s training and skills.
Assist the charge nurse with assessing, prioritizing, and maintaining patient flow, and help reassess patients waiting to be seen.
Perform phlebotomy and label laboratory specimens according to policy for inpatients and emergency department patients.
Attend required department-specific education and training, and describe responsibilities related to department safety and job-specific hazards.
Demonstrate proper body mechanics in all functions.
Wear proper identification while on duty.