Paramedic – Emergency Department (Full-time/Nights)

Texas Health•Plano, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is seeking a full-time Paramedic to provide patient care in its Emergency Department. Paramedics perform technical skills adapted to patients’ population-specific and developmental needs and provide safe care under appropriate physician delegation, competency sign-off, and direct physician supervision. The department is fast-paced and high-volume, with self-scheduling, opportunities for education and career growth, an engaged leadership team, and a robust Unit Based Council. The position is based at Texas Health Plano in Plano, Texas, and works three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., totaling 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 386-bed full-service hospital and Level II Trauma Facility serving communities in the North Texas area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three months of paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship.
EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic) or LP (Licensed Paramedic) certification required upon hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required within 90 days.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 90 days.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 60 days for the Emergency Department.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced environment.
Positive interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of paramedic experience in EMS or a fire department.
Emergency Room experience.

Responsibilities

Perform technical skills adapted to the population-specific and developmental needs of patients.
Provide safe patient care under the delegation of an appropriate physician and after competency sign-off.
Conduct clinical activities under direct physician supervision.
Contribute to an excellent patient healthcare experience.