Paramedic (Days)

Back Paramedic (Days) St. Dominic Hospital Jackson, MS, United States May 05, 2026 Technician Job Description The Paramedic performs specific functions as defined by approved medical protocols under the direction of the attending ED physician and assists the nursing staff in care of the patient in the Emergency Department. The Paramedic reports directly to the ED Nursing Director and has general oversight from the ED Medical Director. The position relies on education and training to complete responsibilities within the scope of practice as a licensed Paramedic.

Job Function:

Clinical Practice:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when� Approved patient treatments and procedures are performed under the supervision of the physician in a professional and caring manner and consistent with department procedures; such duties may include defibrillation, CPR, peripheral venous access including internal jugular, basic EKG interpretation, etc. Admissions process is completed by greeting patient and family, orienting patients to their environment, taking patient vital signs, and completed necessary patient documentation as required upon patient assignment. Trauma and injury assistance is provided as directed including but not limited to cervical spinal mobilization, eye irrigation, splints, spinal immobilization, traction splints, wound care, etc. Airway management is conducted as directed to include but not limited to bag valve-mask, nasopharyngeal airway insertion, open and maintain airways and oral suctioning, oral/nasal intubation, oxygen administration, suctioning, etc. Patients are transported, ensuring the safety of the patient, patient identification, use of bed rails, and attachment of the transport defibrillator monitor. Phlebotomy is performed for assigned patients utilizing proper patient identification and labeling as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled specimens. All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed.

Communication and Collaboration:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when� Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times. Active participation is made in the Stroke and Stemi teams as demonstrated by immediate response and appropriate actions taken in the care of the patient. Communications with patient and family members are conducted as required in performing duties effectively.

Quality:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when� Regulatory and TJC audits are completed, and documentation submitted as assigned, to include environment of care rounds, peer competency assessments, etc. Other Duties as

Assigned:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when� Other duties as assigned are completed within given timeframe. Email me jobs like this About St. Dominic Hospital Since 1946, when the Dominican Sisters operated the Jackson Infirmary, to St. Dominic's burgeoning reputation as a premier healthcare organization, the human factor has been a vital part of St. Dominic's mission. Our Christian healing ministry goes hand in hand with the latest medical advancements to produce a level of care that addresses the specific needs of each patient, from the physical to the spiritual. At St. Dominic's, high-tech services are blended with high-touch care to produce the true miracle of healing. We entrust some of the most advanced technology into the hands of highly-skilled and caring physicians, surgeons and healthcare professionals. St. Dominic's commitment to our patients is illustrated through consistently high patient satisfaction scores, ongoing clinical performance initiatives, excellent medical outcomes and national designations and awards. Despite these outward signs of excellence, we choose to focus on the patient, extending a level of compassion, care and service that is unparalleled and uncompromised by changing healthcare trends. Today considered one of the region's most comprehensive hospitals, St. Dominic's boasts outstanding facilities2 offering a variety of programs and services. At the same time, our hospital has maintained its commitment to the healing ministry established by the Dominican Sisters over 60 years ago. We are proud to serve generations of the same family who appreciate our personal touch combined with high quality healthcare. Through these years of growth, change and transition, St. Dominic's has remained true to its mission. We strive to provide compassionate care, to continually improve innovation and performance, serve the community as a faith-based ministry and communicate a Christian message. Awards HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization, recently released their 2009 data. HealthGrades ranked St. Dominic Hospital number one in the state for heart attack care and the fifth safest hospital in the nation for heart attack outcomes. St. Dominic's was also the only hospital in Mississippi to receive a five star rating for heart and stroke. Company Profile