Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Department

Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail in Fort Wirth, TX 76244.

Work hours: Full Time, Night Shift (7p to 7a), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday requirements. Complete benefits available.

Department highlights:

· Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

· Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

· Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 200 patients/day

· The professional paramedic exhibits understanding of basic human needs and demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.

What You Will Do

Provides Safe Patient Care Under Physician Delegation:

· Administers IV fluid without additives, saline flush, IV antibiotics, all IV medications excluding controlled and RSI medications. ACLS drugs (including drips) using barcode medication verification (BMV) during medication administrations. All IM and oral medications excluding controlled drugs. Plans the care of the patient

· Completes accurate documentation in the electronic health record

· Provides consistent attention to airway, intake, elimination, sleep, rest, mobility and hygiene needs

· Applies antiembolic stockings and sequential compression devices

· Cervical collar management

· External defibrillation

· Nasal cannula or oxygen mask application

· Oral airway insertion and removal

· Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV Access

· Draw blood from ports

· Other duties as assigned by RN

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Paramedic

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Serving more than 50,000 patients each year, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance is a vital part of the communities in North Fort Worth, Haslet, Justin, Roanoke and surrounding areas. The hospital has consistently earned the Stage 7 Award from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Analytics for advances in health information technology, offering patients the latest in interactive and digital equipment. In addition to providing quality care in a number of medical services such as women’s health, emergency care and heart and vascular, our employees spend a substantial number of hours volunteering outside of the hospital. This is an important component to our mission and establishes a lifelong connection with our community.

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Here’s What You Need

· High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required

· 3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship, required. 1 year Paramedic experience in EMS or Fire Dept preferred

· EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required or

· LP - Licensed Paramedic

· ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days of hire required and

· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and

· PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 90 days of hire required and

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (ED Only), within 60 days of hire required.

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.