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Full Time Days At Houston Methodist, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families and performing EKGs and collecting lab specimens under direction of the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position performs patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope. The EMT/Paramedic position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist Experience standards. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced EXPERIENCE Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Must have one of the following: LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Functions as a team member, responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Problem-solves, assists other techs, manages several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Serves as role model, using critical thinking, in several capacities; mentors new EMTs and ancillary personnel as to unit procedures, role and unit readiness as team leader, in patient decontamination operations. Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Collaboration with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner. Serves as an educational resource for unit competency and validation procedures that are applicable to the role. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, e.g., peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Role models patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents screenings, care administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training and validation. Repeats vital signs according to policy. Observes patients, making hourly rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P’s), for condition change. Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds to the call light system and follows through with meeting patient needs. Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, e.g., bedside shift handoff/report. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses rapid assessment skills to identify patients’ severity of illness, deterioration of conditions, and risks for adverse events, and communicates findings to the licensed nurse and/or provider. Applies critical thinking to recognize abnormal ECGs, vital signs, and mental status to monitor high risk patients out of the department as delegated. Manages incoming patient information by receiving pre-arrival notifications from EMS providers per unit protocols. Maintains patient privacy and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to corrective action and improvement activities impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, collaborating with the interprofessional team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists with patient and staffing needs across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to minimize incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet unit demands. Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies and equipment. Assists in inventory, monitoring and ordering supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Identifies learning needs and pursues continuing education opportunities. Fosters a positive patient care environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities aligned with department objectives. Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): Yes ON-CALL: No (note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies) TRAVEL: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No; May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No #J-18808-Ljbffr

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