Full Time Paramedic - Emergency Department
Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 8, 2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities
-THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DESIGNATED A -'BEST
REGIONAL HOSPITAL' BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT -Washington, D.C. -
July 16, 2024 -- -The George Washington University Hospital (GW
Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level
of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. -U.S.
News & World Report -has just released the 2024-2025 ratings and
rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a -Best Regional
Hospital. - -GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes
hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West
Virginia. -GW Hospital achieved "high performing" -status in six
specialty areas: -Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics;
Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal
Surgery; -Urology; and Geriatrics, -along with receiving "high
performing" designations for the following eight common procedure
and condition areas: -Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Kidney Failure;
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke;
Hip Fracture; and Diabetes. -Measured by factors such as patient
outcomes, "High Performing" -is a designation -U.S. News & World
Report -bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that
is significantly better than the national average. -Additionally in
2024, GW Hospital received the -American College of Cardiology's
National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain -
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance
Achievement Award. -U.S. News and World Report -named -GW Hospital
as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated
Pregnancy) in 2024. -This designation means that GW Hospital
provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated
pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can
earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. - -"We are
thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest
quality care to our patients has again been recognized by -U.S.
News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer
of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice
President of the Washington, D.C. Region. " As an academic medical
center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to
outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order
to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This
recognition by -U.S. News & World Report, -which places us within
the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of
advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills,
and commitment of our entire care team. GW Hospital is dedicated to
elevating healthcare in our community, across Washington, D.C. and
the greater DMV area." -To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a
hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in
procedures and conditions that -U.S. News & World Report
-evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience,
level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home
following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings
assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare
decisions. - -Website: www.gwuhospital.com - -About GW Hospital's
Emergency DepartmentThe George Washington University Hospital's
Emergency Department (ED) provides comprehensive care for patients
experiencing acute medical conditions, trauma, and critical
illnesses. As a Level I Trauma Center, the ED at GW Hospital is
equipped to handle the most complex emergency cases, with highly
specialized teams available 24/7.
- The Emergency Department is a 62-bed unit, including
resuscitation rooms, fast-track areas, and specialized spaces for
trauma, cardiac emergencies, and stroke.
- Our ED is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and
treatment facilities, with rapid access to radiology, laboratory,
and surgical services.
- The ED is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians,
nurse practitioners, and a highly skilled team of emergency-trained
nurses.Our focus is on delivering immediate, patient-centered care
while maintaining close collaboration with other specialty areas
for seamless patient transitions and long-term outcomes. -Paramedic
-We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Paramedic to join our
Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide advanced
pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency care, working alongside
physicians and nurses to ensure the highest quality care for our
patients. -Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support
(BLS) care to patients in the ED.
- Assist in emergency medical procedures, including IV therapy,
airway management, medication administration, and EKG
interpretation.
- Triage patients and assist in monitoring vital signs and
clinical status.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize and treat
critically ill and injured patients.
- Maintain and operate ED equipment and supplies, ensuring
readiness and compliance with hospital standards.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in
the patient's medical record.
- Participate in ED quality improvement and safety
initiatives.Benefit Highlights - - - Challenging and rewarding work
environment - Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off -
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans -
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan - SoFi Student
Loan Refinancing Program - Career development opportunities within
UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! - More information is available on
our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com -About Universal
Health Services (UHS) -Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one
of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital
and healthcare services. UHS has built an impressive record of
achievement and performance. During the years, UHS was again
recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune;
and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities,
outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care centers in 37 U.S.
states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, UHS
subsidiaries employ over 90,000 people. For additional information
on the company, visit our web page: uhs.com.
Qualifications
Qualifications -
- Required: Current Paramedic Certification (National or
DC).
- Required: ACLS and PALS certifications through the American
Heart Association.
- Preferred: Experience in emergency or acute care settings.
- Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making
abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure
situations.EEO StatementAll 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. - -
-Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams -We are aware of a scam whereby
imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary
hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or
personal information.At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human
Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective
candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best
possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the
recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request
financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number,
credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our
recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like
Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.If you suspect a fraudulent job
posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we
encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law
enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS
subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely
on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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