PARAMEDIC MAIN ER

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX, seeks an ED Paramedic to deliver high-quality care under the Medical Director. You will work with RNs and physicians, perform ECG interpretation, IV therapy, and follow approved ED protocol orders while maintaining patient safety and clear communication.

The role requires completion of an accredited paramedic program and Texas licensure (LP/EMT-P), along with BLS ECC training. Join a dedicated team in a busy regional center.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Licensed Paramedic (LP) or EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) in Texas.
• BLS Healthcare Provider training and ECC courses required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients under the Medical Director's philosophy and Texoma Medical Center goals.
• Collaborate with RNs and medical providers in the ED for patient care.
• Perform ECG interpretation, IV therapy, and initiate approved protocol orders.
• Collect pertinent data and document appropriately within scope of responsibility.
• Ensure patient safety and effective communication during shift duties.

Skills

ECG interpretation

IV therapy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited paramedic program

Texas paramedic license (LP/EMT-P)

BLS Healthcare Provider training (RQI guidelines)

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

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Position Summary

The Paramedic will be able to provide quality care to patients of all ages under the direction of the Medical Director in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Texoma Medical Center. The ED Paramedic reports to the charge nurse for shift assignments and direction of shift duties as assigned. The Paramedic will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients under the supervision of the Medical Director. Under the direction of a health care practitioner, the Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities, and charts appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to adult medical and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. Paramedics will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of patients in the ED setting. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• 1 year experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital or hospital environment preferred.
• Licensed Paramedic (LP) or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the state of Texas required. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and all required Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer, and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting. Handle With Care within 6 months of hire. Must demonstrate arrhythmia competency by 90% score on testing within 90 days.
• Interfaces with various healthcare workers as well as with physicians, patients and family members.

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