Paramedic - Freestanding Emergency Center - Full Time TX
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part
of the hospital's Emergency Department patient care team. The ED
Paramedic collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive
role with nursing. Under the direct clinical supervision of the
licensed physician present in the same area or adjacent area, the
paramedic provides assistance and performs procedures, and is
authorized to provide advanced life support, administer medications
and perform a patient evaluation of signs and symptoms based on
their field skill sets. The ED Paramedic assists the nursing staff
in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence
and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital
policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team
with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and
safe patient environment.
Responsibilities:
Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm
strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers and glucometer readings under
the direction of the licensed physician
Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and
inserts saline lock, Foley catheter and nasal gastric tubes under
the direction of the licensed physician
Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides
patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with
patients, families and the healthcare team
Maintains a clean and safe environment, and manages all assigned
supplies and equipment
Demonstrates proficiency in setting up and performing procedures as
delegated
Transports patients to radiology and nursing units (except ICU)
utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment
It is the responsibility of the Paramedic to comply with the
Hospital's defined job description and competencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
DL in state of employment
EMT P License in state of employment
BLS
Work Type:
Full Time
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