Paramedic - St. Lukes Lufkin Livingston

divh2Paramedic Position at St. Lukes Health/h2pIntegrative Emergency Services (IES) is seeking skilled and compassionate Paramedics to support our Emergency Department teams at St. Lukes Health facilities. Will be responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting with throughput, and ensuring compliance with ED protocols and standards. Paramedics play a crucial role in optimizing patient flow, maintaining safety in the lobby, and supporting clinical and operational processes./ppPRN opportunities available. PRN is minimum 3 shifts per month. Requires active registration on Texas DSHS./ppLocation(s) and shift(s) include:/pulliSt. Lukes Lufkin ER: 1201 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX, 75904 ulli11am - 9pm/li/ul/liliSt. Lukes Livingston ER: 1717 US-59 Loop, Livingston, TX, 77351 ulli11am - 9pm/li/ul/li/ulpIf you are passionate about patient care, thrive in high-energy environments, and enjoy working as part of a professional response team, we encourage you to apply./ph3Roles and Responsibilities/h3ulliLobby Management: ulliVital Signs (VS) Monitoring: Ensure vital signs are updated in compliance with VS policy and ESI (Emergency Severity Index) scoring. Monitor for abnormal VS and address overdue notifications in EPIC (Narrator)./liliPatient Visualization: Maintain continuous observation of patients in the lobby and newly arriving patients, ensuring timely identification of any change in condition. Assist in maintaining lobby order and safety./liliWorkstation Access: Utilize laptops or WOWs (Workstations on Wheels) for real-time updates in EPIC./li/ul/liliIntravenous (IV) and Phlebotomy Support: ulliAssist with IV starts and phlebotomy under the direction of the triage team./liliMaintain clear communication with the triage team via walkie-talkies or direct communication to minimize delays and optimize patient care./li/ul/liliThroughput Support: ulliMonitor EPIC for unacknowledged orders, lab delays, sample collection issues, and radiology delays./liliCommunicate identified delays to appropriate resources (charge nurse, triage nurse) and escalate to ED leadership if necessary./li/ul/liliDurable Medical Equipment (DME) Assistance: ulliAid in the application of appliances and splints to expedite the discharge process./liliRespond promptly to nurses or clinicians requesting assistance with DME./li/ul/liliPatient Consent Assistance: ulliWork with PAS (Patient Access Services) staff to ensure patients sign necessary consents prior to triage or discharge./liliMonitor EPIC for pending discharges and notify PAS when consents are required./li/ul/liliStandard Medically Delegated Orders (SDOs): ulliIdentify patients exceeding 20 minutes from triage to provider without active orders./liliNotify the triage team to initiate SDOs and assist with related tasks such as IV starts and lab draws./li/ul/liliUltrasound (US)-Guided IV Support: ulliPerform US-guided IV placement after completing competency training and obtaining approval./liliRefer to the competency checklist and approved roster for eligibility./li/ul/liliProcedure Setup and Assistance: ulliAssist providers with wound care, suture setup, and other procedures as needed./liliWork under direct provider guidance to ensure procedural efficiency./li/ul/liliFront-End Management: ulliCollaborate with the triage team for tasks such as EKGs, IVs, blood draws, and vital signs./liliAim for a goal of less than 10 minutes from door to EKG for applicable patients./li/ul/li/ulh3Key Skills and Competencies/h3ulliClinical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to perform IV starts, phlebotomy, DME application, and procedure assistance./liliCommunication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate seamless interaction with patients, nurses, and providers./liliTechnical Skills: Familiarity with EPIC and other clinical software to monitor orders, delays, and patient progress./liliCritical Thinking: Ability to recognize avoidable delays, identify escalation needs, and maintain proactive management of tasks./liliTeamwork: Work collaboratively with the ED team to enhance patient care and optimize workflow./li/ulpSupervision: Reports to Dr. Rosillo and ED leadership and works under the guidance of the triage team and providers./ppQualifications:/pulliCertified Paramedic with active licensure./liliCompetency in US-guided IV placement (if applicable)./liliExperience in an emergency department or similar high-paced clinical setting preferred./li/ulpWork Environment:/pulliFast-paced emergency department with exposure to a wide variety of clinical scenarios./liliRequires physical stamina and adaptability to shift-based schedules./li/ulpThe company is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants of any age, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status will receive equal consideration for positions. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities and believe that the unique experiences of our team drive our success./p/div

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