Paramedic- ED

About the role

The ED Paramedic provides high quality, patient-centered care within a defined scope of practice, according to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard-free environment. The ED Paramedic delivers compassionate, holistic care, supporting the rights and dignity of all patients and promoting the vision/mission/values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• Graduation from an accredited Paramedic/EMT training program
• 2 years applicable experience required
• Currently certified/licensed as an EMT-P Paramedic in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• Graduation from an accredited Paramedic/EMT training program
• 2 years applicable experience required
• Currently certified/licensed as an EMT-P Paramedic in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.

Skills

• Knowledge of human growth and development and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Benefits

Medical City Decatur, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.