Paramedic - Marshall Emergency Department - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Marshall
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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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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