Paramedic – Emergency Department (AM or PM) at The George Washington University Hospital

About GW Hospital’s Emergency Department

The George Washington University Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing acute medical conditions, trauma, and critical illnesses. As a Level I Trauma Center, the ED at GW Hospital is equipped to handle the most complex emergency cases, with highly specialized teams available 24/7.

• The Emergency Department is a 62-bed unit, including resuscitation rooms, fast-track areas, and specialized spaces for trauma, cardiac emergencies, and stroke.
• Our ED is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities, with rapid access to radiology, laboratory, and surgical services.
• The ED is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, and a highly skilled team of emergency-trained nurses.

Our focus is on delivering immediate, patient-centered care while maintaining close collaboration with other specialty areas for seamless patient transitions and long-term outcomes.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Paramedic to join our Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide advanced pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency care, working alongside physicians and nurses to ensure the highest quality care for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) care to patients in the ED.
• Assist in emergency medical procedures, including IV therapy, airway management, medication administration, and EKG interpretation.
• Triage patients and assist in monitoring vital signs and clinical status.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize and treat critically ill and injured patients.
• Maintain and operate ED equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and compliance with hospital standards.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the patient’s medical record.
• Participate in ED quality improvement and safety initiatives.

• Required: Current Paramedic Certification (National or DC).
• Required: ACLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Experience in emergency or acute care settings.
• Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.

Why Join GW Hospital?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside top healthcare professionals.
• Free parking or transit benefits.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A 'BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL' BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Washington, D.C. — July 16, 2024 — The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2024-2025 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "high performing" status in six specialty areas: Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology and Geriatrics, along with receiving "high performing" designations for the following eight common procedures and condition areas: Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Kidney Failure; Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke; Hip Fracture; and Diabetes.

Additionally, in 2024, GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

U.S. News and World Report named GW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancies) in 2024. This designation means that GW Hospital provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

"We are thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality of care for patients has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.C. Region. "As an academic medical center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This recognition by U.S. News & World Report, which places us within the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills, and commitment of our entire care team. GW Hospital is dedicated to elevating healthcare in our community, across Washington, D.C., and the greater DMV area."

To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care, and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the years, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care centers in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, UHS subsidiaries employ over 90,000 people. For additional information on the company, visit our web page: uhs.com.