Paramedic

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX seeks a Paramedic (ED/ER Tech) to support trauma care, patient transport, and airway management during nights. You will perform IVs, EKGs, monitor vitals, and assist physicians under hospital protocols.

Requires EMT training, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with ER experience preferred. The role involves 12-hour night shifts (7:00pm–7:00am), full-time status, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for new hires.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Basic EMT training or ER experience required.
• ACLS certification current within 30 days of hire.
• PALS certification current within 30 days of hire.

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 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.

Skills

EMT Training

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

ER Experience

Education

High School Diploma

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 aParamedic,sometimesreferred to as ourEmergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech)orEmergencyRoomTechnician(ER Tech).AParamedic who willassistwith tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs,monitoringvital signs, and supporting airway management.The Paramedicplaya key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies.The Paramedic willuse many of their field skills,who willalways perform under hospital protocols and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signsmonitoringunder supervision

• Assistwith airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts

• Provide wound care, apply splints,assistwith suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies

• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units andassistingwith room turnover and preparation

• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing aspermittedbyourhospital policy

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, andassistwith 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, sicktimeand 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

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