Night Transport Paramedic - Pediatric Critical Care

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan after 3 years

Savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children’s Health is seeking a Transport Paramedic for on-site duties at Love Field, Dallas. The role involves leading a two-person medic team within a critical care transport unit, making rapid clinical judgments, and supporting patient and family care during interfacility transfers.

The position requires extensive paramedic experience, pediatric transport exposure, and completion of a Texas-licensed paramedic program; a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years job related experience as a paramedic
• At least 2 years licensed Ambulance Operator experience
• At least 1 year experience in acute care / emergency setting
• At least 1 year pediatric experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Makes critical clinical judgments without direct supervision on the transport team and with Behavioral Health Vehicle transports
• Performs transport of patients to procedures, tests and other facilities; collaborates with RN and RT on treatment plan during transports
• Performs basic and advanced skills when deemed appropriate while utilizing the Transport Paramedic protocols
• Performs all BLS and advanced skills during patient care including IV initiation and airway management
• Assists in emergency situations by initiating BLS/ALS life saving skills and participating as a vital team member
• Transports behavioral health patients via Behavioral Health Vehicle program with medic/medic team
• Documents patient care in a computerized data base per department/hospital guidelines
• Assists RN and RT with stabilization and transport of neonatal and pediatric patients
• Applies family and patient centered care during air transports and care phases
• Maintains equipment inventory and ambulance readiness; participates in training and department committees
• Trains and develops new staff; provides feedback to team leader/manager

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paramedic program completion with licensure

Job description

Children’s Health is seeking a Transport Paramedic for on-site duties at Love Field, Dallas. The role involves leading a two-person medic team within a critical care transport unit, making rapid clinical judgments, and supporting patient and family care during interfacility transfers.

The position requires extensive paramedic experience, pediatric transport exposure, and completion of a Texas-licensed paramedic program; a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care is essential.