Paramedic PRN Days
Kindred Healthcare•Palestine, TX
About The Position
The Paramedic provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to patients in an acute care setting. The role includes assessing illness and injury, monitoring patients, providing clinical interventions and direct patient care under supervision, and preparing patients for transport. The Paramedic supports department and facility operations and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff.
Requirements
- Paramedic technical certification or associate degree.
- Current state licensure as a Paramedic.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or de-escalation training.
- Knowledge of medications and administration practices appropriate to patient condition and age.
- Ability to prioritize care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to document electronically.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Good attendance and reliability.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of experience in an acute medical/surgical setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced patient care under the supervision of physicians and nurses.
- Assess, intervene, and document care for patients across the lifespan.
- Assist with patient teaching and education, including procedures, equipment, and discharge instructions.
- Monitor and interpret EKG and telemetry strips.
- Identify changes in patient condition and notify the medical team as appropriate.
- Assist with admissions and discharges and contribute to plan-of-care development.
- Set up and assist with invasive procedures and provide post-procedure monitoring.
- Support patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, and psychological needs.
- Perform basic patient care, including hygiene, ambulation, and dietary assistance.
- Ensure proper use and cleaning of clinical equipment and supplies.
- Apply emergency, trauma, and critical care protocols.
- Maintain required annual competencies and complete at least 12 hours of in-service education per year.
- Follow safety, infection-control, and confidentiality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the state's paramedic scope of practice.
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Education Level
Associate degree
