Paramedic Emerg Svcs

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Paramedic Emerg Svcs? At Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The ED Paramedic provides high quality, patient-centered care within a defined scope of practice, according to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard-free environment. The ED Paramedic delivers compassionate, holistic care, supporting the rights and dignity of all patients and promoting the vision/mission/values of the organization.

Job Summary and Qualifications

· Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. Assists in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system.

· Maintains clear communication with medical providers and nurses assigned to patient about all patient care issues.

· Receives patient report from EMS by radio and/or receives EMS hand-off reports at facility. Participates in patient placement as needed.

· Obtains and documents initial vital signs and monitors vital signs as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

· Performs testing, specimen retrieval, therapeutic procedures, monitoring, or other functions, as ordered by the medical provider(s), within the defined scope of practice per state regulation. Documents the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.

· Administers prescribed medications, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

· Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.

· Transports monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas.

· Inspects patient environment and eliminates any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards. Implements fall precautions as needed.

· Responds promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

· Responds appropriately to emergency or crisis or situations.

· Involves and educates the patient/family/caregiver(s) in the patient’s care.

· Stocks, checks, and cleans equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets, as appropriate.

· Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.

· Participates as an engaged, active member of the healthcare team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.

· Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.

· Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Required

• Graduation from an accredited Paramedic/EMT training program Required

• 2+ years applicable experience Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certificate
• Emergency Medical Paramedic (EMP), or Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic (EMT-P)

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 2010. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 130+ bed hospital is one of the leading community hospitals for the Fredericksburg area. The center is a part of HCA Virginia, which is the commonwealth's most comprehensive healthcare network. We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical services. The services include a 24-hour emergency room, advanced-technology operating rooms, cancer care center, advanced imaging, heart and vascular care, obstetrics and neonatal care, intensive care and psychiatric care.

At Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Paramedic Emerg Svcs opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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