EMT Paramedic Full-time/Eve
Company: Houston Methodist West Hospital
Location: Barker
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT)/Paramedic position is responsible for assisting in the
delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population
and their families and performing EKGs and collecting lab specimens
under direction of the licensed nurse and/or provider. This
position performs patient care activities of daily living (ADL's)
within unit specific defined limits and job scope. The
EMT/Paramedic position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary
to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks,
conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and
records data established by policy and procedure, reporting
observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or
provider. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care
in concert with Houston Methodist Experience standards. PEOPLE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Functions as a team member, responding
willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and
partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the
interprofessional care team. Problem-solves, assists other techs,
manages several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Serves
as role model, using critical thinking, in several capacities;
mentors new EMTs and ancillary personnel as to unit procedures,
role and unit readiness as team leader, in patient decontamination
operations. Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a
supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to
achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work
efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional.
Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by
actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care
information in a clear and timely manner. Serves as an educational
resource for unit competency and validation procedures that are
applicable to role. Contributes towards improvement of department
scores for employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, i.e.
peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Role
models patient and family-centered care standards and provides
direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Documents, where applicable, comprehensive screenings, care
administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication
lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training
and validation (i.e., vital signs, 12 Lead EKG, phlebotomy,
ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertion, CPR, splinting, specimen
collection, immobilization by backboard, extrication from vehicles)
in accordance with established policies and procedures. Repeats
vital signs according to policy. Observes patients, making hourly
rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P's), for condition
change. Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients
to the licensed nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds
to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as
appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs
Contributes towards improving department scores for patient
satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer
accountability, i.e. bedside shift handoff/report. QUALITY/SAFETY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses rapid assessment skills to accurately
identify patients' severity of illnesses, deterioration of
conditions, and risks for adverse events, and communicates findings
to licensed nurse and/or provider. Applies critical thinking skills
to recognize abnormal ECGs, vital signs, and mental status to
monitor high risk patients out of the department as delegated.
Manages incoming patient information by receiving pre-arrival
notifications from EMS providers per unit protocols. Provides for
the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the
patient in mind. Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly
into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Supports
initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries,
patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to
identification of corrective action and improvement activities,
impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard,
through peer-to-peer accountability, collaborating with the
interprofessional team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses resources
efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists with patient and
staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as
competencies allow. Self-motivated to independently manage time
effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental
overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates
colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit. Maintains an
orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment,
and resource information. Assists in the inventory, monitoring and
ordering supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Seeks opportunities to expand
learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual
development, continually assisting with improving skills,
performance and outcomes. Identifies own learning needs, consults
with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education
opportunities to meet those needs. Fosters a positive and
constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers 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. Completes and updates the My Development
plan on an on-going basis. This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education
(examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency,
partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic,
and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with
classification of an EMT-Advanced WORK EXPERIENCE Six months
pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT
or Paramedic LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED Must have one
of the following: • LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure •
EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State
Certification AND BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND PALS -
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) within 3 months
AND NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI)
within 3 months KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the
skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned
job, determined through on-going 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 co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer
service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates 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
problem solving 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, e.g., Epic, and
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, & Excel) to maintain patient
information Must be able to perform basic EKG interpretation skill
Applies basic knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and
Labor Act SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs
Yes Business professional No Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call 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 No May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist West
Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and
surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist
standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation.
The growing campus offers 253 beds and access to the most
innovative medical and surgical care available, including
cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery;
comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine;
gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III
NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging. Houston Methodist is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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