Paramedic Emergency Room
HCA Healthcare - Derry, NH
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Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Paramedic Emergency Room you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkland Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Parkland Medical Center 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._ Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Paramedic Emergency Room where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise Job Summary and Qualifications The paramedic is a member of the healthcare team assisting in the care ofthe free-standingemergency department patients under the guidance and direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director and the general supervision of the Emergency Department Director and in accordance with the standards of care and practice delineated by the State of New Hampshire Medical ControlBoardsu2019 Paramedic Patient Care Protocols. The paramedic provides age-appropriate individualized care under the guidance of the RN and follows physician orders for protocols,medicationsand diagnostic tests. What will you do in this role: + Reception, rapid initial assessmentand vital signs on arriving patients + Answers EMS radio calls and relays information to provider and Charge RN + Inserts airway adjuncts and administers oxygen therapy, + End tidal CO2 monitoring + Oropharynx and endotracheal suctioning + Cardiac monitoring including 12 lead EKGand vital signs + Assists with defibrillation,cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing + Performs intravenous access including intraosseous lines and venipuncture + Assists physician/provider with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, needle thoracotomy, endotracheal intubation, thoracentesis, arterial line insertion and suturing + Medication administration, on the approved medication list,as described by policy + Fingerstick glucose testing + Collects specimens for POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures + Performs POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures + Performs and documents instrument maintenance;performs quality control according to established procedures;troubleshoots instruments effectively, when appropriate + Splints extremity injuries using pre-formed devices + Transports patients to receiving units + Stocks supplies and equipment + Checks outdates of supplies on carts and in drawers + Maintains equipment including daily/monthly checks as established + Cleans and prepares patient rooms + Accurate and timely communication regarding patient care issues or patient status changes + Accurate and timely documentation of care + Perform quality control and maintenance on laboratory analyzers and POCT. + Perform laboratory testing and POCT applicable to the FSED + Prepare or administer any medications not on the approved medication list + Administer or check blood products,insulinor chemotherapy products + Take telephone orders + Call nursing report to receiving units or to other facilities + Performdetailed or focused assessments in EDM + Discharge patients (mayassistwith discharge preparation such as crutches, splinting, dressing,etc) What qualifications will your need: + Active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians u2013 Paramedic + American Heart Association BCLS + American Heart Association ACLS within 30 days of hire + CPI within 30 days of hire + American Heart Association PALS or ENPC preferred + Two years of clinical paramedic experience preferred Grow your career where your work truly mattersu2014at Parkland Medical Center ( . Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86-bed regional acute-care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcareu2019s trusted network, youu2019ll be connected to Catholic Medical Center ( in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital ( in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital ( in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleaguesu2014including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physiciansu2014HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companiesu00ae 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.
Created: 2026-02-26