Paramedic, FT, Nights, Emergency

Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Denton is seeking a Paramedic (EMT-P) to work in its fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department. Paramedics are valued members of the interdisciplinary ED care team and work closely with physicians, registered nurses, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams. They practice within a defined emergency-department scope under direct physician supervision and in accordance with Texas Health Resources protocols. The department averages 100–200 patients per day and offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, an engaged leadership team, and a robust Unit Based Council. The role provides safe patient care under physician delegation. Paramedics administer specified medications and IV fluids, plan patient care, document in the electronic health record, address basic patient needs, and perform a range of clinical procedures. The position is full-time, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for three shifts and 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The work location is Texas Health Denton, 3000 N. I-35, Denton, Texas 76201.

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) certification within 90 days of hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training) within 60 days of hire for the ED.
Available for the stated night schedule and weekend and holiday requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide safe patient care under physician delegation and within the ED-specific scope of practice and Texas Health Resources protocols.
Administer IV fluids without additives, saline flushes, IV antibiotics, permitted IV medications, ACLS drugs including drips, and permitted IM and oral medications; controlled medications and RSI medications are excluded as specified.
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.
Obtain ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access.
Draw blood from ports.
Perform other duties as assigned by the care team.