Paramedic

Allied / Tech - Paramedic

Hospital: Mission Hospital

Location: Main ED

Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue

Unit Name: ER

Building: Mission Hospital

Cost Center: 780

Unit Specifics:

Number of Beds: 101

Patient Ratios: 4:1 typically, up to 7:1 on ED behavioral holds

Unit Staffing Description: Techs available work in cardiac monitoring unit and the internal processing area, triage, Unit clerks days and nights

Type of Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors

Documentation System: Cerner

Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend, can’t commit to block scheduling, scheduling must meet the needs of the dept.

Floating Policy: No floating outside of the ED but must be open to floating to all sections in the ED.

Patient Experience Requirements: AIDET, Respectful behavior, Pt Experience to each patient, Boards updated with info and pt updated throughout visit

Hospital Specifics:

Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIHSS, ENPC within 90 days of hire

Hiring Profile:

Requested Skill Set: 2 years experience in Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, high volume 100,000 visit ED. Previous HCA experience preferred.

Must Have: 2 years experience as a nurse with at least 1-year experience in ER setting, teamwork mentality, ability to coach and give feedback in real time. Flexibility to work in all areas of the ED.

Advanced Skills Needed: Must be able to read telemetry monitors and pass the tele exam.

Procedures Performed on Unit: Certifications Required: See above

Dress Code: (Required uniform) Navy scrubs

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Attendance policy will be provided day 1.

Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.

Additional Information: This department is known for teamwork and their welcoming personalities. Our group enjoys serving our ever multi-cultural community with over 120 languages in our zip code.