Paramedic Emergency Room PRN

Overview

Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Paramedic Emergency Room PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkland Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Parkland 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 telemedicine services and free Air Med 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Paramedic Emergency Room PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

The paramedic is a member of the healthcare team assisting in the care of the free-standing Emergency Department patients under the guidance and direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director and the general supervision of the Emergency Department Director and in accordance with the standards of care and practice delineated by the State of New Hampshire Medical Control Boards’ Paramedic Patient Care Protocols.

The paramedic provides age-appropriate individualized care under the guidance of the RN and follows physician orders for protocols, medications and diagnostic tests.

• Reception, rapid initial assessment and vital signs on arriving patients
• Answers EMS radio calls and relays information to provider and Charge RN
• Inserts airway adjuncts and administers oxygen therapy
• End tidal CO2 monitoring
• Oropharynx and endotracheal suctioning
• Cardiac monitoring including 12 lead EKG and vital signs
• Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing
• Performs intravenous access including intraosseous lines and venipuncture
• Assists physician/provider with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, needle thoracotomy, endotracheal intubation, thoracentesis, arterial line insertion and suturing
• Medication administration, on the approved medication list, as described by policy
• Fingerstick glucose testing
• Collects specimens for POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures
• Performs POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance; performs quality control according to established procedures; troubleshoots instruments effectively, when appropriate
• Splints extremity injuries using pre-formed devices
• Transports patients to receiving units
• Stocks supplies and equipment
• Checks outdates of supplies on carts and in drawers
• Maintains equipment including daily/monthly checks as established
• Cleans and prepares patient rooms
• Accurate and timely communication regarding patient care issues or…