PARAMEDIC MAIN ER FULL TIME

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., is seeking a Paramedic to provide high-quality patient care in the ED under Medical Director supervision. You will work closely with RNs and physicians to support adult medical and trauma patients.

Requirements include completion of an accredited paramedic program, Texas licensure, and BLS/ECC certifications; on-the-job orientation includes required training and Care handling. Experience preferred but not mandatory.

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 Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and 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.

Responsibilities

• The Paramedic provides quality care to patients under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Responsible for direct and indirect patient care within defined scope; collects pertinent data and charts appropriately.
• Works with RNs and Medical Providers to care for adult medical and trauma patients in the ED, including ECG interpretation, IV therapy, and initiation of protocol orders.

Skills

Paramedic

Education

Accredited paramedic program

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. www.uhs.com. From Fortune , ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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.

EEO Statement

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