Paramedic-ECC Emergency Care-PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Paramedic-ECC Emergency Care-PRN at Christus Health summary:
This position is for a licensed Paramedic providing emergency care
in a hospital Emergency Department, assisting physicians and
performing nursing procedures under supervision. Responsibilities
include patient assessment, administering medications and IV
fluids, documenting care, and maintaining safety and cleanliness
according to hospital policies. The role requires certifications
such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS and effective communication with
healthcare team members. Description Summary: Paramedics perform
the functions of a paramedic in re-assessing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating the care of assigned patients under
supervision in an Emergency Department serving patients of all
ages, according to established standards and practices.
Responsibilities: • Assists physicians with examinations,
procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. •
Performs basic nursing procedures, including thermal applications,
non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial
care, and urine tests. • Prepares, hangs, monitors, and
discontinues IV fluids. • Is knowledgeable and adheres to safe
practices when administering medications in all forms. • Monitors
the emotional stability of patients and reports changes to the
physician or charge nurse. • Documents observations and the nursing
care in the nurses' notes. Charting is clear, concise, objective,
and complete. Completes charts for discharge, transfer, and surgery
on assigned patients. Writes variance reports according to policy
and instruction. • Enters orders in the order entry system and
retrieves information according to written procedure. • Gives and
retrieves oral reports. • Demonstrates understanding of the
responsibilities and authority of other levels of nursing
personnel. • Committed to appropriate utilization of the
facilities. Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe
environment. • Use equipment and supplies correctly, returning to
SPD or its storage area after use. • Enters all charges for
equipment and supplies; assures patients are charged correctly. •
Reports malfunctioning equipment. • Uses supplies economically and
avoids wasting supplies by contamination. • Adheres to hospital
policies and procedures on infection control and practices good
hand washing. • Demonstrates the professionalism necessary to
function in the health care environment. Assumes responsibility for
own personal and professional growth and development. Assumes
responsibility for self. Regarding knowledge of policies, manuals,
and communications. Takes responsibility for self-growth and job
improvement. • Protects patient and staff confidentiality. •
Assesses skills, knowledge, and overall performance and formulates
self-objectives in consultation with the Unit Manager.
Requirements: • Must be able to prioritize workflow on a daily
basis. Must be able to communicate effectively in written and
spoken form with individuals of various education levels including
physicians. Ability to interpret medical terminology and possess an
understanding of human anatomy and physiology. • Licensed to
practice as a Paramedic in the State of Louisiana. • BLS required.
• ACLS required. • PALS required. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per
Diem As Needed Keywords: Paramedic, Emergency Care, IV fluids,
Patient assessment, Medication administration, ACLS, PALS, BLS,
Hospital emergency department, Patient documentation
Keywords: Christus Health, Tyler , Paramedic-ECC Emergency Care-PRN, Healthcare , Shreveport, Texas