Certified Emergency Medic, Free-standing ER/ED @ Sweetwater, Full-time Midshift
UHS
Summary
Certified Emergency Medic works in a full service Emergency Department (ED), treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director.
Job description
The Certified Emergency Medic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication.
The Certified Emergency Medic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN or ED Medical Director and charts appropriately.
Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to adult and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment.
Certified Emergency Medic will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of care for patients in the ED setting.
Duties
- Adheres to safety guidelines for patients and staff as evidenced by compliance with policies. (Standard precautions, recognizing and reporting signs of abuse/neglect in all patient populations, isolation with high-risk patients when identified, and National Patient Safety Goals (two patient identifiers, Hand Hygiene, etc.))
- May discharge patients as requested by the RN after ensuring all orders, treatments, and documentation have been completed. (repeats vital signs, pain score, assists with getting dressed, removes IV as necessary, and escorts patient to checkout.)
- Reports equipment malfunctions, environmental and housekeeping issues to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
- Complies with established policies and guidelines for Midas risk entry completion and reporting of events, employee exposures, and/or injuries.
- Manages routine problems, prioritizes activities, and utilizes effective time management skills.
- Addresses resolution of interpersonal conflicts: person to person first, then use of managerial resources.
- Participates in efforts to minimize cost and waste.
- Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved EMT-P program
- Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of South Carolina
- Paramedic Certification by NREMT registry
- BLS required on hire
- ACLS within 90 days of hire
- PALS within 90 days of hire
- PHTLS within 6 months of hire
- CPI required within 90 days of hire
- Completion of a basic arrhythmia or monitor tech class within 90 days or successfully passes dysrhythmia testing with 100%
- Preferred: One year experience in a hospital setting as a Paramedic or two years experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.