Paramedic ED

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Paramedic ED today with HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.

* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

* Colleague recognition program

* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Paramedic ED. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Emergency Room Director, Manager, Charge Nurse, or Registered Nurse, the Paramedic assists with the care of the patient, cleaning of equipment and work areas.

What you will do in this role:

* Transports patients using proper transfer techniques and monitoring equipment

* Accepts changes in responsibility in a positive and effective manner

* Embraces constructive criticism and profits by translating it into positive action

* Demonstrates customer service principles when providing care and services

* Serves as a role model to others demonstrating desirable work habits by creating an atmosphere of pride in workmanship

* Supports hospital objectives, decisions, and policies

* Supports the mission, vision and values of West Houston Medical Center.

* Provides direct support to team members during all codes and critical patients.

* Rounds at least hourly on patients during the shift

* Supports and promotes manager and directors' decisions and initiatives

* Does not rationalize or shy away from speaking out about poor quality decisions or practices. Holds high standards of excellence.

* Completes other activities as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

* PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

* Certified EMT - Paramedic in Texas

* Current CPR - American Heart Association required

* NIMs 100 and 700 training required or must obtain within 90 days of employment

* High School Graduate / GED

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services…