Paramedic, FT, Nights, Emergency

Texas Health•Denton, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Denton is seeking a full-time, night-shift Paramedic for its fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department, which averages 100–200 patients per day. Hospital-based paramedics work closely with physicians, registered nurses, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams as valued members of the interdisciplinary ED care team. They perform advanced clinical skills within a defined ED-specific scope of practice, under direct physician supervision and in accordance with Texas Health Resources protocols. The professional paramedic understands basic human needs and recognizes patients’ affiliations. The position is based at Texas Health Denton, 3000 N. I-35, Denton, TX 76201. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly, with weekend and holiday requirements. The department offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, an engaged leadership team, and a robust Unit Based Council. Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital with more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on its medical staff. It provides a range of specialty services and is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and a Magnet-designated hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Three months of paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship.
EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic) or LP (Licensed Paramedic) credential.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 90 days of hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 90 days of hire.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training) within 60 days of hire; specified for the Emergency Department.
Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of Paramedic experience in EMS or a Fire Department is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe patient care under physician delegation.
Administer IV fluids without additives, saline flushes, IV antibiotics, and IV medications excluding controlled and RSI medications; administer ACLS drugs, including drips, using barcode medication verification during medication administration.
Administer IM and oral medications, excluding controlled drugs.
Plan patient care and complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Attend to patients’ airway, intake, elimination, sleep, rest, mobility, and hygiene needs.
Apply antiembolic stockings and sequential compression devices.
Manage cervical collars.
Perform external defibrillation.
Apply nasal cannulas or oxygen masks.
Insert and remove oral airways.
Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access.
Draw blood from ports.
Perform other duties as assigned by the care team.