Paramedic, PRN, Days

Here’s What You Need
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship Required
1 Year paramedic experience in EMS or fire department Preferred
EMT-P – Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Upon Hire Required Or
LP – Licensed Paramedic Upon Hire Required
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Required And
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support 90 Days Required And
CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

Skills
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced environment, positive interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, able to perform basic computer skills.

 

 

 

Responds to others’ priorities regarding privacy, confidentiality, safety, physical, psychological, cognitive, religious and social needs; incorporates population-specific safety/infection control measures into patient care; honors worth of humans through unconditional acceptance and respect; appreciates unique meanings and is concerned with understanding others frame of reference; engages family/caregivers in health care situations; uses mutual problem solving and exhibits professional behaviors that help patients and families understand how to confront, learn about, and think about their health and illness; involves a reciprocal, shared approach with resulting decisions acceptable to involved parties; gives reassurance, listens and concentrates on others; Is reliable, available and attentive; communicates a supportive, open, positive and tolerant attitude.

Performs technical skills that are adapted to reflect the population-specific and developmental needs of the patient.  Provides safe patient care under the delegation of appropriate Physician and competency sign-off.  All clinical activities are delegated and conducted under direct physician supervision. 

Actively participates in the Shared Governance model at unit, entity, and/or system level; actively engages in finding solutions for unit, division and/or entity concerns or issues; uses multiple available tools to stay informed of changes, updates and communications; demonstrates the ability to respectfully listen to others’ opinions; Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe individualized care.

 

 

 

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Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

 

99-bed facility with more than 500 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. In addition to our modern facility and high-tech equipment, we have a dedicated team of physicians and staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality medical care to every patient who comes through our door. As a result, we’ve been recognized as the best provider of healthcare services by our patients, peers and the community numerous times.

 

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org  

 

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