Paramedic Mt Pleasant Tx 12

Description

JOB 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


MAJOR JOB 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, 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

JOB STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS A. Education/Skills
· High School Diploma

B. Experience

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C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
· EMT P License in state of employment

· BLS

Work Schedule:



MIDS - 12 HOURS

Work Type:

Full Time







Skills:

Advanced Life Support (ALS), Biomarkers, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, EMT-Paramedics, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Hospital, License Management, Medication Administration, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Physician Credential, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples



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CHRISTUS Health



In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.


To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.


Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.


Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.






Company Size:

10,000 employees or more



Industry:

Healthcare Services



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1999



Website:

http://www.christushealth.org/