Paramedic, FT, Days, Emergency

Heres 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.

Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Department

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

Work location : Texas Health Arlington Memorial 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington TX 76012.

Work hours : Full Time Night Shift (7p to 7a) 3 shifts 36 hours per 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 patients affiliations.

What You Will Do

Provides Safe Patient CareUnder 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.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington Kennedale Pantego Mansfield and Grand Prairie. Were a 369-bed acute-care full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical / surgical care cancer care womens services behavioral health neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. Were accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. Weve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke heart failure and chest pain patients. Were also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus were recognized by Blue Cross / Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services womens health and much more.

Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Occupational Health Experience,Basic Life Support,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Computer Literacy,Pharmacy Residency,Spinal Tap Experience,Nursing,Gastric Lavage,Epic,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1