Paramedic, Nights - Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System • Katy, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Position responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in providing medical and surgical care to patients in the Emergency Center.

Requirements

• Completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital and/or field training
• Certified in Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS within six (6) months of hire
• Certified in BTLS or PTLS within eighteen (18) months of hire
• EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services or Licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• One (1) year minimum experience as a paramedic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to perform 24/7 on-call duties as required by clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate patient care at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Assists Registered Nurse in the treatment of the emergency patients and performs procedures identified on the Skills Inventory.
• Assists in the communication and prioritization of patient care.
• Obtains subjective and objective data.
• Documents on Emergency Center records according to hospital standards; provides patient/family with discharge information and/or education.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed