ERC - Sr Paramedic

Children's Health • Dallas, TX

93d

About The Position

The Sr. Paramedic operating in the Emergency Department will work under the delegation and direct supervision of a licensed physician using approved clinical skills for patients who are classified in the BLS or ALS category. The Sr. Paramedic will provide care to patients under the direction of the medical director to perform functions that support and supplement the health care team. The Sr. Paramedic will assist in managing the customer service experience of the patient and their families during patient care activities. The Sr. Paramedic operating in the Internal Transport/ACS setting will work as a clinical resource performing internal patient transfers and providing early recognition of decompensation of BLS and ALS patients during extended off-unit procedures. The Sr. Paramedic will work alone or in small teams to maintain the level of care received on the unit, including any existing medication infusions or airway equipment, and responding appropriately to emergencies with BLS. The Sr. Paramedic will be required to supplement the care of nursing and respiratory care staff during routine clinical duties and will work under nursing delegation when outside the Emergency Department. The Sr. Paramedic in the Internal Transport department will also assist in teaching Children's CPR program to families prior to discharge. In all settings, the Sr. Paramedic will assist in managing the customer service experience of the patient and their families.

Requirements

• At least 2 years job related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Either one of: Texas EMT-P license or Texas LP licensure
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification 180 Days

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year Experience in acute care/emergency setting
• At least 1 year Pediatric experience
• Any one of: BTLS, ITLS or PHTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) certification 180 Days

Responsibilities

• Perform BLS and advanced skills during patient care including, but not limited to: initiation of PIV catheters; priming IV fluids (excluding blood products); naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning and insertion of NG/OG tubes.
• Assist in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS life saving skills, assisting with chest compressions.
• Perform documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record per department and hospital guidelines.
• Administer approved medications per physician order or protocol.
• Apply family and patient centered care to all job aspects and support family during all phases of care.
• Assist in the training and development of new staff to the department. Provides objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and maintain all required training.
• Perform the transport of patients to procedures in adherence to hospital policy.
• Provide objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires; perform basic and advanced skills in accordance with the ED Paramedic protocols; assist staff with the stabilization of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED