Paramedic - 1N - Emergency Department at Christus Health

Job Description:

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CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. 

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites 
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine 
• Accredited Chest Pain Center 
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team 

Summary:

The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the Emergency Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. The Paramedic performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. He/she 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean and safe environment, and manages all assigned supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up procedures as delegated.
• Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers and glucometer readings under the direction of the RN.
• Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, foley catheter and nasal gastric tubes under the direction of the RN.
• Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families and the healthcare team.
• Transports patients to radiology and nursing units utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment. 

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

• Two to three years’ experience in a doctor’s office or other ambulatory health care setting

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified EMT – P (Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic)
• CPR (American Heart Association)
• ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date
• BLS
• De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
• PALS within 18 months of hire/transfer date

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

Job Info:

• Company: Christus Health
• Position: Paramedic - 1N - Emergency Department
• Work Location: Corpus Christi
• Country: US

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