Paramedic Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Paramedic
Parkland Medical Center
Derry, NH, United States
schedule Full-time • Days (Rotating Weekends)

Nursing Support Job ID:

3222774
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Paramedic 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 Paramedic 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

Position Summary:

The paramedic is a member of the healthcare team assisting in the care of the free-standing emergency 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 Control Boards’ Paramedic Patient Care Protocols. The paramedic provides age-appropriate individualized care under the guidance of the RN and follows physician orders for protocols, medications and diagnostic tests. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Reception, rapid initial assessment and 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 EKG and 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 Finger stick 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 Communicates effectively with physicians, other providers, patients and families Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement Works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy What qualifications you will need:

Qualifications and Experience:

Active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – 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 Located in Derry, NH, Parkland Medical Center is a regional acute-care hospital offering 86 beds and a Level III Trauma Center. HCA Healthcare owns the facility, along with three other hospitals, two freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, and an urgent care center in New Hampshire. The organization employs 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays $43.8 million in taxes annually. HCA Healthcare’s other New Hampshire hospitals include Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, as well as freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room will open in Plaistow.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® 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.
“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to for our Paramedic opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and !
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.