Paramedic - Emergency Full Time Nights

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Rockwall is hiring a Paramedic for full-time night shifts. The role requires 3 months of paramedic experience or internship completion, ACLS/BCLS/PALS/CPI certification within specified timeframes, and strong communication skills.

The position involves responding to emergencies, providing advanced life support, and collaborating with the health care team to ensure safe patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Paramedic certification required upon hire; EMT-P/LP as applicable.
• ACLS, BCLS, PALS/CPI certifications or equivalents may be required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies with prompt, patient-centered care while respecting privacy and safety.
• Provide advanced life support using up-to-date protocols and team collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and EMS colleagues to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Emergency EMS experience

Communication skills

Night shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Paramedic Certification

Job description

Paramedic - Emergency Full Time Nights

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together.

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall - 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

Work hours: Full Time, 36 hours weekly - (3) 12-hour Night shifts 7pm-7am, including every other weekend

Training: Must be able to attend orientation and training at the corporate office in Arlington from 8am-5pm during the first 1-5 days of hire.

Emergency Department Highlights

• Engaged leadership that actively works to assist staff.
• Supportive team environment.
• New and advanced equipment and technology.

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• 3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship required
• 1 year of experience in EMS or fire department preferred
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required upon hire or
• LP - Licensed Paramedic required upon hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 90 days of hire and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care required and maintained quarterly and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 90 days of hire and
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 90 days of hire and maintained annually
• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced environment, positive interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, able to perform basic computer skills.

What You Will Do

• Responds to others' priorities regarding privacy, confidentiality, safety, physical, psychological, cognitive, religious and social needs; incorporates population-specific safety/infection control measures into patient care; honors worth of humans through unconditional acceptance and respect; appreciates unique meanings and is concerned with understanding others' frame of reference; engages family/caregivers in health care situations; uses mutual problem solving and exhibits professional behaviors that help patients and families understand how to confront, learn about, and think about their health and illness; involves a reciprocal, shared approach with resulting decisions acceptable to involved parties; gives reassurance, listens and concentrates on others; Is reliable, available and attentive; communicates a supportive, open, positive and tolerant attitude.
• Performs technical skills that are adapted to reflect the population-specific, developmental and diversity needs of the patient.
• Provides safe patient care under the delegation of appropriate Physician and competency sign-off.
• Communicates and collaborates with all members of the health care team; incorporates and participates in adopted communication tools; promotes a cost-effective team by judicious use of resources; leads by example by giving priority to doing the right thing for patient care; adapts to changes in workload; demonstrates flexibility related to patient needs, staffing and patient acuity; demonstrates the ability to respectfully listen to others' opinions; collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe individualized care.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing communities of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for over 15 years. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare for neighbors, friends, and families. Our 105-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and enhanced emergency and intensive care areas. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and various physician practices to meet diverse community health needs. Texas Health Rockwall has earned a prestigious CMS Five-Star Rating, reflecting our commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and exceptional clinical outcomes. We are also proud to hold the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for our staff.

Additional information

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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