Universal Health Services
Certified Emergency Medic - ER at Sweetwater 11am-11pm
Universal Health Services, Aiken, South Carolina, United States, 29801
Certified Emergency Medic
ER at Sweetwater - Fulltime 11am-11pm
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services, imaging, and wound care. Certified Emergency Medic works in a full service Emergency Department (ED), treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The Certified Emergency Medic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Certified Emergency Medic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN or ED Medical Director and charts appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to adult and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. Certified Emergency Medic will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of care for patients in the ED setting. Demonstrates service excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned. Duties: Adheres to safety guidelines for patients and staff as evidenced by compliance with policies. May discharge patients as requested by the RN after ensuring all orders, treatments, and documentation have been completed. Reports equipment malfunctions, environmental and housekeeping issues to the appropriate department in a timely manner. Complies with established policies and guidelines for Midas risk entry completion and reporting of events, employee exposures, and/or injuries. Manages routine problems, prioritizes activities, and utilizes effective time management skills. Addresses resolution of interpersonal conflicts: person to person first, then use of managerial resources. Participates in efforts to minimize cost and waste. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers. Benefit Highlights: Sign On Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence
Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements: Education requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved EMT-P program Work experience requirements: Preferred - One year experience in a hospital setting as a Paramedic or two years experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting. Required licenses/certifications/courses: Completion of an approved EMT-P program and current certification as a Paramedic in the State of South Carolina. BLS required on hire; ACLS, PALS, and CPI within 90 days and PHTLS within 6 months of hire. Paramedic Certification by NREMT registry is required. Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Completion of a basic arrhythmia or monitor tech class within 90 days or successfully passes dysrhythmia testing with 100%. EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
ER at Sweetwater - Fulltime 11am-11pm
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services, imaging, and wound care. Certified Emergency Medic works in a full service Emergency Department (ED), treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The Certified Emergency Medic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Certified Emergency Medic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN or ED Medical Director and charts appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to adult and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. Certified Emergency Medic will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of care for patients in the ED setting. Demonstrates service excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned. Duties: Adheres to safety guidelines for patients and staff as evidenced by compliance with policies. May discharge patients as requested by the RN after ensuring all orders, treatments, and documentation have been completed. Reports equipment malfunctions, environmental and housekeeping issues to the appropriate department in a timely manner. Complies with established policies and guidelines for Midas risk entry completion and reporting of events, employee exposures, and/or injuries. Manages routine problems, prioritizes activities, and utilizes effective time management skills. Addresses resolution of interpersonal conflicts: person to person first, then use of managerial resources. Participates in efforts to minimize cost and waste. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers. Benefit Highlights: Sign On Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence
Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements: Education requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved EMT-P program Work experience requirements: Preferred - One year experience in a hospital setting as a Paramedic or two years experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting. Required licenses/certifications/courses: Completion of an approved EMT-P program and current certification as a Paramedic in the State of South Carolina. BLS required on hire; ACLS, PALS, and CPI within 90 days and PHTLS within 6 months of hire. Paramedic Certification by NREMT registry is required. Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Completion of a basic arrhythmia or monitor tech class within 90 days or successfully passes dysrhythmia testing with 100%. EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.