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Houston Methodist

Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals

EMT Paramedic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
  • Completion of an EMT-Advanced or EMT-Paramedic program, paramedic licensure, or current participation in an EMT-to-Paramedic program with EMT-Advanced classification is required.
  • At least six months of pre-hospital experience or six months of hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic is required.
  • One of the following is required: State Licensure as a Licensed Paramedic; State Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced; or State Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
  • Basic Life Support certification or instructor status from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or instructor status from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification or instructor status from the American Heart Association is required within three months.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification or instructor status from the Crisis Prevention Institute is required within three months.
  • Demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
  • Have sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential job functions, especially those affecting patient or employee safety or security.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in keeping with a customer-service focus and positive-language principles.
  • Exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients, and their families.
  • Display strong time-management skills and adapt to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision, including organizing workflows and participating in problem solving.
  • Access information in the department and hospital system to support the department and interprofessional healthcare team, as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate competent computer knowledge and operate electronic health record systems, including Epic, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, to maintain patient information.
  • Demonstrate basic electrocardiogram interpretation skills.
  • Apply basic knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in delivering patient care and services to a diverse patient population and their families, including performing electrocardiograms and collecting laboratory specimens under the direction of a licensed nurse or provider.
  • Perform activities of daily living within unit-specific limits and the scope of the role.
  • Carry out delegated tasks, conduct hourly rounds to ensure patient needs are met, record data according to policy and procedure, and report observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or provider.
  • Practice patient- and family-centered care in accordance with Houston Methodist experience standards.
  • Respond willingly and positively to colleagues' needs for assistance and partnership, promote a positive interprofessional work environment, assist other technicians, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Use critical thinking and serve as a role model; mentor new EMTs and ancillary personnel on unit procedures, role expectations, and unit readiness as team leader in patient decontamination operations.
  • Interact respectfully and supportively with peers, staff, and physicians; encourage open communication; communicate clearly and professionally to support work and resolve problems; and report pertinent patient-care information to the interprofessional team in a clear and timely manner.
  • Serve as an educational resource for unit competency and validation procedures applicable to the role.
  • Contribute to improving department employee-engagement scores through peer-to-peer accountability.
  • Model patient- and family-centered care and provide direct patient care under a registered nurse's direction.
  • Document screenings, care administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies, medication lists, treatments, and procedures as authorized by skills, training, and validation, including vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiograms, phlebotomy, ultrasound-guided intravenous catheter insertion, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, splinting, specimen collection, backboard immobilization, and vehicle extrication; repeat vital signs according to policy.
  • Observe patients and make hourly rounds to assess their needs and condition changes; report observations, conditions, and problems to the licensed nurse; respond to call lights, contact nursing personnel as appropriate, and follow through on patient needs.
  • Contribute to improving patient-satisfaction scores through peer-to-peer accountability, including bedside shift handoff and reporting.
  • Use rapid assessment skills to identify illness severity, deterioration, and risks for adverse events, and communicate findings to the licensed nurse or provider.
  • Use critical thinking to recognize abnormal electrocardiograms, vital signs, and mental status when monitoring high-risk patients outside the department as delegated.
  • Receive pre-arrival notifications from emergency medical services providers according to unit protocols and manage incoming patient information.
  • Protect patient and family privacy while maintaining patient safety.
  • Report near misses and promptly enter errors into the Patient Safety Network to improve processes and identify trends.
  • Support initiatives to prevent pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections; help identify corrective actions and quality and safety improvements through peer accountability and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Use resources efficiently, avoid wasting supplies, and assist with patient and staffing needs across the service line or hospital as competencies allow.
  • Manage time and prioritize daily tasks to minimize incidental overtime, and coordinate colleagues to meet unit demands.
  • Maintain an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment, and resource information; assist with inventory, monitoring, and ordering of supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels.
  • Pursue learning beyond baseline competencies, identify learning needs, consult healthcare experts, and seek continuing education to improve skills, performance, and outcomes.
  • Engage coworkers in constructive learning opportunities aligned with department objectives.
  • Propose innovative solutions through participation in performance-improvement projects and shared-governance activities.
  • Complete and update the My Development plan on an ongoing basis.

About the Company

Houston Methodist

Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals

Houston Methodist is a nonprofit academic medical center and hospital system in the Houston area. It delivers fee-for-service care through eight hospitals, focusing on cancer, heart and vascular care, transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, and digestive disorders, and treats thousands of international patients. The system combines patient care with research, education, and philanthropy through the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, with its flagship at the Texas Medical Center and partnerships with Weill Cornell Medicine, Texas A&M, and Rice University that support programs like EnMed and a broad clinical trials network via the Houston Methodist Research Institute. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical care while expanding research, education, and collaborative clinical programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
2008

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