**Description** **Introduction** Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Paramedic PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Catholic Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Paramedic PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The paramedic is a member of the healthcare team assisting in the care of the free-standing emergency department patients under the guidance and direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director and the general supervision of the Emergency Department Director and in accordance with the standards of care and practice delineated by the State of New Hampshire Medical Control Boards’ Paramedic Patient Care Protocols. The paramedic provides age-appropriate individualized care under the guidance of the RN and follows physician orders for protocols, medications and diagnostic tests. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: + Reception, rapid initial assessment and vital signs on arriving patients + Answers EMS radio calls and relays information to provider and Charge RN + Inserts airway adjuncts and administers oxygen therapy, + End tidal CO2 monitoring + Oropharynx and endotracheal suctioning + Cardiac monitoring including 12 lead EKG and vital signs + Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing + Performs intravenous access including intraosseous lines and venipuncture + Assists physician/provider with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, needle thoracotomy, endotracheal intubation, thoracentesis, arterial line insertion and suturing + Medication administration, on the approved medication list, as described by policy + Finger stick glucose testing + Collects specimens for POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures + Performs POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures + Performs and documents instrument maintenance; performs quality control according to established procedures; troubleshoots instruments effectively, when appropriate + Splints extremity injuries using pre-formed devices + Transports patients to receiving units + Stocks supplies and equipment + Checks outdates of supplies on carts and in drawers + Maintains equipment including daily/monthly checks as established + Cleans and prepares patient rooms + Accurate and timely communication regarding patient care issues or patient status changes + Accurate and timely documentation of care + Communicates effectively with physicians, other providers, patients and families + Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction + Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement + Works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy + Daily operations of Point of Care Testing [POCT]; includes but not limited to: decision making, response to problems, error identification and corrective action. + Perform quality control and maintenance on laboratory analyzers and POCT. + Perform laboratory testing and POCT applicable to the FSED + Prepare or administer any medications not on the approved medication list + Administer or check blood products, insulin or chemotherapy products + Take telephone orders + Call nursing report to receiving units or to other facilities + Perform detailed or focused assessments in EDM + Discharge patients (may assist with discharge preparation such as crutches, splinting, dressing, etc) **What qualifications you will need:** + Active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic + American Heart Association BCLS + American Heart Association ACLS within 30 days of hire + CPI within 30 days of hire + American Heart Association PALS or ENPC preferred + Two years of clinical paramedic experience preferred Catholic Medical Center (CMC) is an acute-care hospital owned by HCA Healthcare, and a regional health system based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across the state. Catholic Medical Center is one of the largest health systems in New Hampshire, with 330 licensed beds and over 2,000 staff members who care for more than 180,000 patients each year. HCA Healthcare operates four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in the state. We employ 554 physicians, provide $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and contribute $43.8 million in taxes annually in New Hampshire. Our other facilities in the state include Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, as well as emergency rooms located in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Home to the renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, CMC is recognized for being the first in the state to perform several advanced cardiovascular procedures. Our birthing unit, The Mom’s Place, was the first in the country with a couplet care neonatal unit. The Women's Wellness & Fertility Center excels in obstetrical and gynecological care, promoting fertility through the FertilityCare™ System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Our accredited Breast Care Center was the first in the state to utilize breast angiography and SAVI SCOUT® localization. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status