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Paramedic - Emergency Department

Medical City Arlington

Shift: Full-Time, Days (>10 hr. shifts) with rotating weekends

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Paramedic? At Medical City Arlington, 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

Medical City Arlington 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Paramedic like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Paramedic will be able to provide quality care to patients under the direction of the Medical Director in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Medical City Healthcare. Reports to the charge nurse for shift assignments and direction of shift duties assigned. Each RN decides on a case-by-case basis what nursing tasks may be delegated to the unlicensed personnel in accordance with Rule 224 (relating to RN delegation in acute care settings or for patients with acute conditions).

Quality

+ Documentation is consistent, complete, thorough, and legible.

+ Patient care is administered based on Hospital and Departmental specific standards of care and practice.

+ Administers prescribed medications to patients in accordance with Hospital policies and practice guidelines.

+ Physician orders are carried out accurately in providing direct patient care within scope of practice.

+ Notifies the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes of patient status as appropriate.

+ Provides accurate and pertinent patient information reports to the Charge Nurse and to the oncoming shift to ensure continuity of care.

+ Performs Unit-specific responsibilities such as crash cart checks and cleaning of equipment and work areas.

+ Prepares patients for surgical and other invasive procedures.

+ Maintains competencies required by Hospital, Unit and position.

+ Organizes and maintains cleanliness of patient rooms and work environment.

Specialty-Specific Responsibilities

+ Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of the emergency department patient. Considers principles of emergency care while assisting the RN to formulate an appropriate plan of care for the patient.

+ Considers age-related factors/limitations in the education of patients. Applies knowledge and principles of age- related factors appropriately in teaching situations.

+ Performs venipuncture, administers and maintains IV fluids and medications in accordance with Hospital practice guidelines. Correctly labels, calculates and regulates the flow of IV solutions. Documents pertinent information related to IV therapies.

+ Maintains safe, effective working knowledge of equipment. Maintains a working knowledge of the crash cart, emergency equipment and code procedures

+ Performs basic life support (CPR) when necessary.

Service

+ Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.

+ Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.

+ Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.

+ Assures that other departments are notified of orders and services are needed.

+ Assumes responsibility for the care of assigned patients. Patient care activities are organized and prioritized.

+ Contributes to the smooth functioning of the Unit by offering help to other staff members.

+ Assists with patient care functions beyond those assigned within the Paramedic scope of practice.

+ Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures and Excellence Always.

People

+ Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system, ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients.

+ The Paramedic involves the patient and/or significant other(s) in the patient’s care. Education/ instruction is provided specific to the patient’s health care needs and age requirements.

+ Ensures patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality.

+ Takes into consideration the spiritual, psycho-social, cultural and religious preferences of the patient and family when participating in care.

Other

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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

What qualifications you will need:

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

+ Paramedic

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.

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"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 opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

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.