Paramedic, PRN, Days

Texas Health Resources•Flower Mound, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedic, PRN. Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028. Work hours: PRN, Days. Hours are from 11a-11p, 12 hour shifts. Department highlights: Modern facility and high-tech equipment. Great team dynamics on the unit that provide a great support. The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship Required
EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Upon Hire Required Or LP - Licensed Paramedic Upon Hire Required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support 90 Days Required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

Nice To Haves

1 Year paramedic experience in EMS or fire department Preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to others' priorities regarding privacy, confidentiality, safety, physical, psychological, cognitive, religious and social needs; incorporates population-specific safety/infection control measures into patient care; honors worth of humans through unconditional acceptance and respect; appreciates unique meanings and is concerned with understanding others frame of reference; engages family/caregivers in health care situations; uses mutual problem solving and exhibits professional behaviors that help patients and families understand how to confront, learn about, and think about their health and illness; involves a reciprocal, shared approach with resulting decisions acceptable to involved parties; gives reassurance, listens and concentrates on others; Is reliable, available and attentive; communicates a supportive, open, positive and tolerant attitude.
Performs technical skills that are adapted to reflect the population-specific and developmental needs of the patient. Provides safe patient care under the delegation of appropriate Physician and competency sign-off. All clinical activities are delegated and conducted under direct physician supervision.
Actively participates in the Shared Governance model at unit, entity, and/or system level; actively engages in finding solutions for unit, division and/or entity concerns or issues; uses multiple available tools to stay informed of changes, updates and communications; demonstrates the ability to respectfully listen to others' opinions; Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe individualized care.