Summary:

The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the hospital?s Emergency Department patient care team. Reporting to the ED Nursing Director or Nursing Manager, the Paramedic collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. Under the direct clinical supervision of the licensed physician present in the same area or adjacent area, the paramedic provides assistance and performs procedures, and is authorized to provide advanced life support, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation of signs and symptoms based on their field skill sets. The Paramedic assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment. 

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital ? San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital ? San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women?s services and more.

Responsibilities:

• Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers, and glucometer readings under the direction of the licensed physician.
• Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, Foley catheter and nasal gastric tubes under the direction of the licensed physician.
• Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment and manages all assigned supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up and performing procedures as delegated.
• Transports patients to radiology and nursing units (except ICU) utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment.
• It is the responsibility of the Paramedic to comply with the Hospital?s defined job description and competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Successfully passed paramedic exam

Experience

• One year of experience as a Paramedic in a 9-1-1 or hospital setting required; 3 years preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current certification as an EMT-P in the state of Texas
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications
• NRP within 90 days of hire

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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