Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Department
Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway in Bedford, TX 76022.
Work hours: PRN (as needed), Night Shift (7p to 7a). 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
· Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
· Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 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 RN
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Paramedic
· 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 HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.
We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.
Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to, recruitment@texashealth.org.
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.
Location: Bedford, TX US
Job ID: 24011171
Area of Interest: PCT
Job Type: PRN
Facility: Texas Health HEB 1600 Hospital Parkway TX 76022
