Paramedic/ER Tech - FT Days (7a-7p)

Emerus - Rockwall, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockwall, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. The role involves collecting, reporting, and documenting clinical data, taking vital signs, and assisting with patient activities as assigned by the charge nurse. The position is based in a 16 bed small-format hospital, which includes 8 ER and 8 inpatient beds, and operates on a day shift schedule from 7 AM to 7 PM. The hospital is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to all patients, fostering a work environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equity.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document clinical data.
• Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
• Provide for superficial wound care.
• Provide for patient safety related to age and condition.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assist with other patient treatments.
• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience, or completion of EMT-P, AEMT, Licensed Paramedic course/program and one year of applicable experience, or completion of EMT-B and 1+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience (specific to certain markets), or completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience, or 3+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician (2+ years in Pittsburgh market only), or 3+ years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience (Wisconsin market only), or 3+ years as a Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience (Wisconsin market only).
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required.
• Current ACLS/ALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required in all markets with the exception of Pennsylvania (strongly preferred) and Wisconsin (only required for EMT-P).
• Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross strongly preferred.
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English; written and oral communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Current ACLS/ALS certifications (strongly preferred in certain markets).
• Current PALS certifications (strongly preferred).
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Shift Differentials
• 401K Matching
• PTO Plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits