Paramedic - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

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

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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

**Work schedule: night shift, 6 pm - 6 am**

The Advance Care Technician/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 McKinney. 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).

What you will do in this role:

• Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system, ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients
• 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
• Documentation is consistent, complete, thorough and legible
• Patient care is administered based on Hospital and Departmental specific standards of care and practice
• The Paramedic involves the patient and/or significant other(s) in the patient’s care
• Education/instruction are provided specific to the patient’s health care needs and age requirements
• 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
• Assures that other departments are notified of orders and services are needed
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes of patient status as appropriate
• Assumes responsibility for the care of assigned patients; patient care activities are organized and prioritized
• Assists with patient care functions beyond those assigned within the Paramedic scope of practice
• 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 cleaning of equipment and work areas
• Performs venipuncture, administers and maintains IV crystalloid 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic/Licensed Paramedic 
• 1 year of 9-1-1 System or Hospital ED Experience required 
• 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
• High School Graduate / GED
• Emergency Medical Paramedic (EMP), or Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic (EMT-P)

Medical City McKinney opened its doors more than 90 years ago. We are a 285+ bed acute care hospital. We serve the residents of McKinney and northern Collin County. Our main campus is a Level III Trauma Center. We provide emergency services at our main campus and at Medical City ER Stonebridge. We have cardiovascular and neurological services. We offer general surgery, orthopedics and women's services. Additionally, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit and behavioral health services. Medical City McKinney is a Primary Stroke Center. We are also a stroke rehabilitation center. We are certified by The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacement. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to 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.

 

"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 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.