Paramedic, PRN, Days, Emergency

Texas Health Resources • Bedford, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities. We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke. Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship, required.
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required or
• LP - Licensed Paramedic
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days of hire required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 90 days of hire required
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (ED Only), within 60 days of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Paramedic experience in EMS or Fire Dept preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 the care team

Benefits

• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Opportunities for educational and career growth
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED