EMT Paramedic - Nights
Company: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: November 10, 2024
Job Description:
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.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Functions as a team member, responding willingly and positively
to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a
positive work environment with the interprofessional care team.
Problem-solves, assists other techs, manages several ongoing
priorities with minimal supervision.
- Serves as role model, using critical thinking, in several
capacities; mentors new EMTs and ancillary personnel as to unit
procedures, role and unit readiness as team leader, in patient
decontamination operations.
- Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and
respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual
understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and
problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all
members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and
reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely
manner. Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural
diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
- Serves as an educational resource for unit competency and
validation procedures that are applicable to role.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for
employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer
accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Role models patient and family-centered care standards and
provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered
nurse. Documents, where applicable, comprehensive screenings, care
administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication
lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training
and validation (i.e., vital signs, 12 Lead EKG, phlebotomy,
ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertion, CPR, splinting, specimen
collection, immobilization by backboard, extrication from vehicles)
in accordance with established policies and procedures. Repeats
vital signs according to policy. Provides care in a manner that is
congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
- Observes patients, making hourly rounds to ensure patient needs
are met (four P's), for condition change. Reports observations,
conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse to
achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds to the call light
system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows
through with meeting patient needs
- Contributes towards improving department scores for patient
satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer
accountability, i.e. bedside shift handoff/report.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses rapid assessment skills to accurately identify patients'
severity of illnesses, deterioration of conditions, and risks for
adverse events, and communicates findings to licensed nurse and/or
provider. Applies critical thinking skills to recognize abnormal
ECGs, vital signs, and mental status to monitor high risk patients
out of the department as delegated.
- Manages incoming patient information by receiving pre-arrival
notifications from EMS providers per unit protocols. Provides for
the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the
patient in mind.
- Reports -near misses - and inputs errors promptly into PSN to
improve processes and identify trends. Supports initiatives to
prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and
hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to identification of
corrective action and improvement activities, impacting quality and
safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer
accountability, collaborating with the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists
with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or
hospital as competencies allow. Self-motivated to independently
manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing
incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and
coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit.
- Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to
supplies, equipment, and resource information. Assists in the
inventory, monitoring and ordering supplies and medical equipment
to maintain par levels.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development, continually
assisting with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team
experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those
needs. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment
by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable
and in alignment with department objectives.
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in
performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going
basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- 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
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital
experience as an EMT or Paramedic
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure OR
- EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State
Certification OR
- EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State
Certification AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) AND
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) within 3 months
AND
- NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 3
months
KNOWLEDGE, 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
- Demonstrates 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, e.g., Epic,
and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, & Excel) to maintain
patient information
- Must be able to perform basic EKG interpretation skill
- Applies basic knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and
Labor ActSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to
leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of
unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in
Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,300
affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar
Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including
comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics
and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women's services;
childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive
care; and advanced imaging - all backed by our focus on healing
people today and offering hope for tomorrowHouston Methodist is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound
and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or
harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
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