Paramedic, FT, Night, Emergency

Texas Health Resources • Village of Alliance, AB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas. We’re Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we’re a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We are also a Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease specific certified. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services 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 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.

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.
• 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 the care team

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED