Paramedic - Emergency - Casual​/PRN

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 E 23rd St. – Fremont, NE

This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary. Must pick up at least 2 shifts per month.

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment.

• Provides advanced emergency care for all Emergency Department (ED) patients
• Acts as a lead responder in critical situations, initiating and coordinating advanced resuscitation and stabilization measures in accordance with established protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly assess patient condition and determine the most appropriate interventions based on patient age, medical history, and presenting symptoms.
• Coordinates care seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely, effective, and safe patient outcomes.
• Coordinates emergency response and interfacility transport
• Assists with ambulance transport of emergent and non-emergent patients to and from medical facilities, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and safety procedures.
• Operates and maintains emergency vehicles and associated life‑support equipment in a state of readiness, performing pre‑ and post‑shift inspections.
• Maintains continuous communication with dispatchers and healthcare facilities to coordinate arrival, transfer, and follow‑up care.
• Performs advanced patient care procedures
• Administers treatments and medications in accordance with approved protocols or direct physician orders.
• Utilizes advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, and other specialized interventions as required by patient condition.
• Accurately obtains and interprets vital signs, oxygen saturation, and pain assessments, and documents changes in patient condition promptly.
• Ensures complete and accurate patient care documentation
• Completes all required patient care reports, incident reports, and transport records in accordance with regulatory, facility, and departmental guidelines.
• Ensures documentation is thorough, timely, and meets all legal and quality assurance requirements.
• Serves as a mentor and training resource
• Provides guidance, support, and skills training to newly hired EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency personnel.
• Assists in evaluating the competency of team members and offers feedback for professional development.
• Participates in continuing education and serves as a subject matter resource on advanced emergency procedures and protocols.
• Maintains a safe and effective operational environment
• Adheres to all safety regulations, infection control procedures, and emergency response standards.
• Ensures readiness of equipment, supplies, and medications for both routine and critical situations.
• Actively participates in drills, quality improvement initiatives, and operational readiness reviews.

This is a casual position. Must pick up at least 2 shifts per month.

• Associate’s degree in Paramedicine required.
• OR
• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic training program required.
• Participate in mandatory in‑services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.

• Minimum 2 years of Paramedic experience preferred.
• EMS‑Paramedic providing service in a hospital or by serving as a…