ED Paramedic – PRN

Bronson Methodist Hospital Variable Schedule | Approximately 10 hours/week

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Role Summary

Under the supervision of the RN, the Paramedic (EMT-P) provides direct patient care in the Trauma & Emergency Center. Care is delivered according to Bronson Methodist Hospital policies, procedures, and approved competencies. The Paramedic provides safe, confidential, and age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as delegated by the RN

• Implement appropriate interventions and treatments

• Administer medications and therapies per approved protocols

• Maintain patient comfort and safety

• Assist with patient education and individualized care plans

• Perform advanced skills and procedures as outlined in department competencies

• Maintain clinical competency for all assigned tasks

• Participate in ongoing education, peer review, and professional development

• Support a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment

• Uphold ethical standards, patient rights, and confidentiality

• Serve as a patient advocate

• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Completion of an accredited Paramedic program required

• Three years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience preferred

• Current Michigan EMT-P (Paramedic) license required

• BCLS required

• ACLS required

• PALS preferred; required within 1 year of hire

• PHTLS preferred; required/maintained after hire

• BTLS preferred; required/maintained after hire

• Previous hospital experience preferred

• Strong communication and customer service skills required

• Basic computer skills preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled environment

• Occasional exposure to mechanical equipment, hazardous conditions, infectious diseases, fumes, or chemicals

• Regular patient assessment using auscultation, visualization, palpation, percussion, and manipulation

• Frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and fine motor skills

• Occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to move quickly in emergency situations

• Requires good body mechanics and full range of motion

• Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

• May encounter stressful or emotionally difficult situations

Standards of Practice

• Implement care as directed by the RN

• Administer medications and treatments per approved protocols

• Use evidence-based interventions

• Maintain patient comfort and safety

• Support patient education and individualized care plans

• Maintain competency in all advanced skills and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Standards of Professional Performance

• Participate in ongoing education and maintain competency records

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care

• Engage in self-evaluation and peer review

• Support professional development of colleagues

• Contribute to a healthy, collaborative work environment

• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes

• Uphold ethical standards and patient rights

• Participate in research, data collection, and evidence-based practice

• Represent Bronson professionally in all settings

Shift Details

• PRN (as needed)

• Variable schedule

• Approximately 10 hours per week