Paramedic - Urgent Care

About the role

Our Emergency Medicine–managed urgent care team provides care for patients of all ages—from newborns to adults—with a strong focus on pediatric expertise. We bridge the gap between primary care and the emergency department by delivering high-quality, efficient care while helping reduce unnecessary ED utilization. We foster a collaborative, team-focused environment built on communication, respect, and shared accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Rapidly evaluates life-threatening emergencies and implements prescribed therapies within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with nursing and medical teams to establish treatment goals.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
• Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.
• Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model.
• Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates the organization's patient promise at all times.
• Facilitates Optimal Patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures the safety and security of all patients.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Paramedic studies or equivalent.
• Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas.
• Critical Care certificate or National Registry paramedic preferred. Maintains certification through affiliation with approved applicable state-OEMS education provider.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices.
• Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate.
• Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided.
• Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols.

Skills

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices.
• Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate.
• Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided.
• Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Pay

$24.10 - $36.15

Schedule

7a-7p3 days a weekRotating every other weekend