Paramedic, FT, Nights, Emergency

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Other benefits

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Paramedic (EMT-P) for our Emergency Department in Fort Worth, TX. This full-time, night-shift role offers a high-volume ED environment and supportive team dynamics.

You will work under physician delegation, manage IV therapies, airway, and critical care needs, and document thoroughly in the electronic health record. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship; 1 year EMS/fire preferred.
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required or LP licensed paramedic.
• ACLS - within 90 days of hire.
• BCLS - prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• PALS - within 90 days of hire.
• CPI - within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers IV fluids and medications per protocol with BMV.
• Completes accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintains 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.

Skills

IV therapy

Documentation in EHR

Airway management

Oxygen therapy

Defibrillation

Blood draws

Peripheral IV access

Team collaboration

Education

EMT-P

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

CPI

LP - Licensed Paramedic

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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Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Department

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

Work location:

Texas Health Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail in Fort Worth, TX 76244.

Work hours:

Full Time, Night Shift (7p to 5a), 3 shifts, 30 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 Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.

We’re Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we’re a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We are also a Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease specific certified. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services and much more.

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns?

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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.