Sr Paramedic Commit

About the role

The PRN Commit program is a staffing plan to address seasonal surges in patient volumes. Individuals will be expected to commit to a 16-week assignment; opportunities to extend may be available based on patient volumes and staffing need. This is an as needed position; to ensure the best coverage during our season surges, external new hires should be available for 2 12-hour shifts per week. A completion payout is also available to be paid at the end of each 16-week assignment block.

The Sr. Paramedic operating in the Emergency Department will work under the delegation and direct supervision of a licensed physician using approved clinical skills for patients who are classified in the BLS or ALS category.

Responsibilities

• Perform BLS and advanced skills during patient care including, but not limited to: initiation of PIV catheters; priming IV fluids (excluding blood products); naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning and insertion of NG/OG tubes.
• Assist in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS life saving skills, assisting with chest compressions.
• Perform documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record per department and hospital guidelines.
• Administer approved medications per physician order or protocol.
• Apply family and patient centered care to all job aspects and support family during all phases of care.
• Assist in the training and development of new staff to the department.
• Provides objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and maintain all required training.
• Perform the transport of patients to procedures in adherence to hospital policy.
• Provide objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires; perform basic and advanced skills in accordance with the ED Paramedic protocols; assist staff with the stabilization of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients.

Requirements

• At least 2 years job related experience required.
• At least 1 year Experience in acute care/emergency setting preferred.
• At least 1 year Pediatric experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required.
• Either Texas EMT-P license or Texas LP licensure required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required within 180 days.
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification required within 180 days.
• BTLS, ITLS or PHTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) certification preferred within 180 days.

Benefits

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure. Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks). Caregiver Leave. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.