Paramedic, FT, Nights, Emergency

Texas Health Resources; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health HEB in Bedford, TX seeks a skilled Paramedic (EMT-P) for our fast-paced ED. This full-time night shift role covers 7pm–7am, with weekend and holiday requirements and comprehensive benefits.

As a valued member of the ED care team, you will perform advanced clinical skills under physician supervision, coordinate with nurses and therapists, and contribute to high-volume patient care in a Magnet-designated, full-service hospital.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship; 1 year EMS/Fire preferred.
• EMT-P certification required; LP licensing may apply.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire; BCLS and PALS within specified times; CPI in ED only within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides Safe Patient Care Under Physician Delegation.
• Completes accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintains airway, intake, elimination, sleep, mobility and hygiene needs.
• Applies antiembolic stockings and sequential compression devices.
• Cervical collar management; external defibrillation; oxygen therapy.
• Other duties as assigned by the care team.

Skills

Paramedic experience

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

CPI

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Paramedic internship completed

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

PALS certification

Licensed Paramedic (LP)

Job description

Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Department

Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Is that you?

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Work location: Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway in Bedford, TX 76022.

Work hours: Full Time, Night Shift (7p to 7a), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday requirements. Complete benefits available.

Department Highlights

• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Paramedics work closely with physicians, RNs, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams as valued members of the interdisciplinary ED care team
• Hospital-based paramedics function within a defined ED-specific scope of practice, performing advanced clinical skills under direct physician supervision in accordance with Texas Health Resources protocols
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 100 - 200 patients/day
• The professional paramedic exhibits understanding of basic human needs and demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.

What You Will Do

Provides Safe Patient Care Under Physician Delegation:

• Administers IV fluid without additives, saline flush, IV antibiotics, all IV medications excluding controlled and RSI medications. ACLS drugs (including drips) using barcode medication verification (BMV) during medication administrations. All IM and oral medications excluding controlled drugs. Plans the care of the patient
• Completes accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Provides consistent attention to airway, intake, elimination, sleep, rest, mobility and hygiene needs
• Applies antiembolic stockings and sequential compression devices
• Cervical collar management
• External defibrillation
• Nasal cannula or oxygen mask application
• Oral airway insertion and removal
• Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV Access
• Draw blood from ports
• Other duties as assigned by the care team

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Paramedic

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.

We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.

Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.

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Here’s What You Need

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship, required. 1 year Paramedic experience in EMS or Fire Dept preferred
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required or
• LP - Licensed Paramedic
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days of hire required and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 90 days of hire required and
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (ED Only), within 60 days of hire required.