EMT Paramedic

Matrix Schedule: Wk1: 3-13hour shifts; Wk2: 4-10's

At Houston Methodist, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families and performing EKGs and collecting lab specimens under direction of the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position performs patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope. The EMT/Paramedic position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist Experience standards.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced

EXPERIENCE

• Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired

• Must have one of the following:
• LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure
• EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification

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