Paramedic

Talentify; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX, seeks a Paramedic (ECT/ED Tech) to support trauma care, CPR, and patient transport in emergencies. This full-time role runs on night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Responsibilities include IV starts, EKGs, vital signs, airway management, and collaboration with nurses and physicians under hospital protocols and supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires.
• Basic EMT Training or Emergency Room experience required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and resuscitation support.
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist suturing, and respond to medical emergencies.
• Transport patients to diagnostics or inpatient units and assist with room turnover.
• Stock supplies and perform point-of-care testing as allowed by policy.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to support trauma care and transitions of care.

Skills

Paramedic skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic EMT Training

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

PALS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Paramedic, sometimes referred to as our Emergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) or Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech). A Paramedic who will assist with tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management. The Paramedic play a key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies. The Paramedic will use many of their field skills, who will always perform under hospital protocols and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies
• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units and assisting with room turnover and preparation
• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing as permitted by our hospital policy
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, and assist with clinical procedures and transitions of care

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.

Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience required.

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf