PARAMEDIC MAIN ER

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an ED Paramedic to deliver high-quality care under medical direction. You will interpret ECGs, start IV therapy, and follow approved protocols for adult trauma and medical patients in a busy ED.

Qualified candidates are Texas-licensed paramedics with 1 year of field or hospital experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. This full-time position is based in Denison, TX and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Licensed Paramedic (LP) or EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) in Texas.
• CPR/BLS, ACLS, and PALS per program guidelines; ECC provider training provided during orientation.
• Ability to collaborate with RNs and physicians in ED setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the ED under Medical Director guidance.
• Perform ECG interpretation, IV therapy, and initiate protocol orders as allowed.
• Ensure safety, accurate data collection, and charting within scope of practice.

Skills

Paramedic

EMT-P

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Paramedic certification program completion

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.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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), ACLS, and PALS 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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.