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At Houston Methodist, the Paramedic Transport position is responsible for providing appropriate out-of-hospital advanced and basic life support care and transportation of patients in accordance with local, state, national and Houston Methodist’s standards of care
This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families under direction of the Medical Director
The Paramedic Transport position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the Medical Director and / or Supervisor
This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist I CARE values : Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and the Methodist Experience standards
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination
Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner
Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner, responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership
Serves as a role model, using critical thinking, in several capacities; mentors new Paramedics, and (Emergency Medical Technician) EMT personnel in transport procedures, role and readiness and, as team leader, in patient decontamination operations
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover / retention / employee satisfaction, ie 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 physician
Documents, where applicable, care administered, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training and validation in accordance with established policies and procedures
Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness / injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary
Provides care in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles
QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on patient care records Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required
Completes other patient documentation and forms as required Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind
Conducts regular ambulance inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order
Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime Role models effective time management to meet the overall demands of the unit
Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) to management
Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment, and resource information
GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned
Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc)
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS – REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below
On Call No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
Company Profile :
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by US News & World Report as the No hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America’s “Best Hospitals
As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program
Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston With operating beds, operating rooms and more than , employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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