SUPPLEMENTAL PARAMEDIC- PASADENA, TX

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary Responsible for providing medical care under the supervision of a medical director for patient care-related activities.

Positions will be needed to cover clinic 24/7 mainly for emergency response. Shifts primarily consist of night and weekend shifts. Job Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: - Completion of a Paramedic training program and required hospital and/or field training Licenses/Certifications: -

• Certified as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health;
• Certified in Basic Life Support, BTLS, ACLS, PALS within six (6) months of hiring. Experience / Knowledge / Skills: -
  • One (1) year minimum experience as a paramedic.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
  • Ability to perform 24/7 on-call duties as required by clinical operations. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
    • Delivers appropriate patient care at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
    • Treatment of the emergency patients and performs procedures identified on the Skills Inventory.
    • Respond to work site emergencies during shift and providing medical treatment within scope
    • Daily duties can also include inventory, calibration of equipment and employee pre physical testing to include audio testing, respirator fit testing, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, EKGs, blood draws, and vitals
    • Assists in the communication and prioritization of patient care.
    • Obtains subjective and objective data.
    • Documents on Emergency Center records according to hospital standards; provides patient/family with discharge information and/or education.
    • Provides training to ensure accurate charge capture and consistency clinical documentation; in the use of charge tools and charge entry systems.
    • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
    • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
    • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
    • Other duties as assigned.

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