Advanced Paramedic ED

Job overview

Advanced Paramedic ED at Research Medical Center in Lenexa, KS. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary of $0.0 - $0.0 USD. The hospital is part of HCA Healthcare. The Advanced Paramedic provides direct patient care, within the scope of the Paramedic/EMT Practice Act and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, in the Emergency Department.

What you'll do

• Assist with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assist with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks and maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assist with patient care and treatments including positioning patients, application of sterile dressings, immobilization of extremities, cast and splint applications.
• Complete basic psychomotor skills and activities related to care.
• Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
• Report and document vital signs, test results, procedures and pertinent data in concise and timely manner.
• Clean and stock carts, rooms, and change linen as required.
• Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members.

What we're looking for

Education

Current licensure as a Paramedic

Experience

Current licensure in the State as a Paramedic. EMT-P required. Emergency Medical Paramedic (EMP). Minimum 1 year of experience as a field Paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience working in a hospital. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Skills & competencies

advanced paramedic ed

research medical center

lenexa ks

nursing support

full-time

night shift

rotating weekends

no on-call

no travel

healthcare

paramedic

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Family support, Referral services, Consumer discounts, Retirement readiness, Education assistance, Colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

About the employer

Research Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.