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Paramedic Medical Transport

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental benefits
vision benefits
life and disability coverage
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
paid family leave
Education Assistance

Job Description

Methodist Healthcare System is a renowned healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional medical services in the South Texas region. As San Antonio's second largest private employer, Methodist Healthcare employs more than 11,000 individuals, including 2,700 physicians specializing in a wide array of medical fields. The organization is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare. Since 1963, Methodist Healthcare has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving community health and wellness by serving humanity with purpose and compassion. The healthcare system comprises nine acute care hospitals and four freestanding emergency centers, providing comprehensive healthcare services... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum 3 years as a paramedic
  • Current Texas Paramedic-P, EMT-P or NREMP-P license
  • BLS certification within 30 days of hire
  • ACLS and PALS certification within 90 days of hire
  • Ability to perform advanced patient assessments and interventions
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to maintain vehicle readiness and manage narcotic counts

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum 3 years as a paramedic
  • Preferred 5 years of 911 or similar agency with advanced protocol
  • Current Texas Paramedic-P, EMT-P or NREMP-P
  • BLS within 30 days of hire
  • ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire
  • Preferred CCP-P or FP-C
  • EMS instructor

Job Duties

  • Advanced patient assessment and monitoring
  • Advanced clinical interventions including mechanical ventilation, medication infusions and advanced airway management within the scope of practice
  • Safe and efficient inter/intra-facility transport
  • Clear, consistent and accurate documentation and communication
  • Participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
  • Maintain vehicle readiness through completing daily checks, ensuring cleanliness, and restocking supplies
  • Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched transport within the specified time frame
  • Responsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count
  • Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation
  • Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing clinical experiences

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location