Job Description Full Time - Evenings - 12 hr shift
Transporting Patients from our main hospital to our stand alone Emergency Center (Kirby, Voss Pearland)
At Houston Methodist, the Paramedic Transport position is responsible for providing appropriate out-of-hospital advanced and basic life support care and transportation of patients in accordance with local, state, national and Houston Methodist's standards of care. This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families under direction of the Medical Director. The Paramedic Transport position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the Medical Director and/or Supervisor. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist I CARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and the Methodist Experience standards
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
Three years of ambulance/transport experience functioning as the primary attendant clinically caring for patients in a pre-hospital setting such as a 911 EMS System or a busy private ambulance service.
One year hospital experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
State license: EMT-P or LP or EMT-P and
DL - Driver License - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times
Knowledgeable of clinical protocols, operational procedures and safety policies
Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
Displays strong time management skills
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving
Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records to maintain patient information
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides a safe and efficient
Transporting Patients from our main hospital to our stand alone Emergency Center (Kirby, Voss Pearland)
At Houston Methodist, the Paramedic Transport position is responsible for providing appropriate out-of-hospital advanced and basic life support care and transportation of patients in accordance with local, state, national and Houston Methodist's standards of care. This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families under direction of the Medical Director. The Paramedic Transport position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the Medical Director and/or Supervisor. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist I CARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and the Methodist Experience standards
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
Three years of ambulance/transport experience functioning as the primary attendant clinically caring for patients in a pre-hospital setting such as a 911 EMS System or a busy private ambulance service.
One year hospital experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
State license: EMT-P or LP or EMT-P and
DL - Driver License - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times
Knowledgeable of clinical protocols, operational procedures and safety policies
Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
Displays strong time management skills
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving
Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records to maintain patient information
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides a safe and efficient
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.