Paramedic ED PRN

About the role

The ER Advanced Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients. The Hospital Advanced Paramedic will perform all duties identified in their job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director. They will report to the Director of Emergency Services. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The Hospital Advanced Paramedic will provide for patient safety.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Paramedic Certificate Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• 2 years' experience Required

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retailer education assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Skills

The ER Advanced Paramedic will participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives. They will maintain competence in documentation. They will answer and receive patient report from EMS on radio (not allowed to give or take orders over radio). They will receive EMS hand off reports at facility. They will utilize SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication. They will support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role. They will attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. They will clean stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.