Paramedic Emergency Department

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Paramedic, you will collect and convey information to team members and the attending physician regarding the health status of the patient. You will provide patient safety, maintain competence with the charting system, and maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and other hospital staff. You will collect data and formulate a plan of care for each patient, including expected outcomes. You will facilitate the flow of patients through the emergency care system. You will involve and educate the patient and/or family in the patient’s care. You will answer and receive patient report from emergency medical services on radio. You will stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate. You may administer IV fluids and respiratory treatments. You will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support as necessary. You will assist with splint application, wound cleaning, application of oxygen, suture set up and assistance, chest tube set up, removal of sutures, oral and endotracheal suctioning, catheter insertion, enema insertion, central line tray set up, lumbar puncture set up, thoracentesis set up, and insertion or oral and nasal airways. Experience 1 year of previous experience in an applicable field. Education Completion of required coursework/graduation from an accredited school for Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training. Graduate of an Associate’s Degree program from an accredited school in Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – preferred. Licenses and Certifications Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr