Paramedic Transport - Full Time - Evenings - Ambulance

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• 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 i.e. peertopeer accountability.

• Role models patient and familycentered 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 careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance. Administers prompt and efficient basic and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.

• Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peertopeer accountability i.e. shift handoff/report.

• Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on patient care records. Obtains and records nonmedical 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.

• Identifies corrective action and improvement activities impacting quality and safety targets on the unitbased scorecard reporting near misses and collaborating with the interprofessional team.

• Operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner following Houston Methodist Hospital policy and procedure driving guidelines to ensure safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Selfmotivated 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.

• Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills performance and outcomes. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives.

• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.

• Three years of ambulance/transport experience functioning as the primary attendant clinically caring for patients in a prehospital setting such as a 911 EMS System or a busy private ambulance service.

• One year hospital experience preferred

• LP Licensed Paramedic State Licensure OR
• EMTP Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic State Certification AND
• DL Driver License State Licensure AND
• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) AND
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) within 3 months AND
• NVCRISIS Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 6 months

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Full knowledge of the ambulances equipment and its proper use at all times

• Knowledgeable of clinical protocols operational procedures and safety policies

• Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team patients and their families

• Displays strong time management skills

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problemsolving

• Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate

• Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records to maintain patient information

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Since its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020 U.S. News & World ReportnamedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

The same highquality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16slice CT scan ultrasound and a full onsite stat chemistry lab.