Paramedic PRN

Paramedic PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as aParamedic PRN? At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Terre Haute Regional Hospital, 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 AirMed 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Paramedic PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age(s) served

Documentation of vital signs

Assists with care of the critically ill and stable patient in the Emergency Department

Observes and reports changes in patients condition promptly

Applies cardiac monitor, runs EKG strip; relays information to RN and physician

Performs 12 Lead EKGs

Provides basic life saving support in the event of cardiac and/or respiratory arrest (CPR

Performs peripheral intravenous punctures (including External Jugular and IO) and initiates IV fluids.

Obtains urine and other specimens

Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures such as insertion of chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, swan ganz catheters, pacemakers, paracentesis and thoracentesis

Assists the Triage Nurse with triage as necessary

Performs phlebotomy

Applies oxygen per nasal cannula or mask to patients in respiratory distress under supervision of the physician or RN

Applies temporary splints or hare traction splints to fractures prior to x-ray, surgery, and/or admission

Applies cervical collars, arm slings, finger splints, finger guards, clavicle straps, posterior splints and rib belts

Assists physician with aspiration of fluid from joint

Removes casts when ordered by physician

Charting via Meditech system

Assists in emergency delivery of a baby

Instructs and fits patient for crutch walking

Performs care of body after death as directed by the RN according to the ER policy and procedure.

Transports patients to the nursing floor and monitored patients to PCU or ICU

Prepares, complies, and maintains a clean and safe patient care environment

Communicates via departments radio and telemetry systems

Maintains surgical asepsis while assisting with sterile procedures

Provides ACLS procedures as directed by physician or RN

The paramedic will not accept any telephone orders from physicians

Restocks departmental supplies and does unit cleaning

Maintains confidentiality of information

Member of the trauma team

Turn over rooms between patients

Answers EMS radio

Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department

Administers medications under Paramedic license and Vigo County EMS protocols

Attend Code of Conduct training course annually

Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCAs Code of Conduct

Demonstrates conduct that is reflective of THRHs commitment to HCAs Code of Conduct

Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)

• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of a Paramedic training program, current Paramedic License
• Requires successful completion of the BLS course recognized by the AHA.
• Certifications: ACLS and PALS certified and maintain certifications throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Above average communication skills in all forms
• Must maintain credentialing under Allied Health Practitioner described at Terre Haute Regional Hospital
• Must be State and/or Nationally Registered Paramedic

Terre Haute Regional Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1882. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 275+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facilities in Indiana. Terre Haute is the only full-service hospital in the area accredited by The Joint Commission. We have provided quality care to the Wabash Valley community for 135 years. Services include the regions only Level-II trauma center, cardiovascular services--including open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization; oncology services, which include radiation therapy and outpatient infusion; labor and delivery, including a neonatal intensive care unit; an inpatient behavioral health unit; and other specialized inpatient areas, including intensive care and inpatient rehabilitation units.

At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, people and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

'Good people beget good people.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Paramedic PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.