Paramedic, FT, Evenings, Emergency

Paramedic (EMT-P) Emergency Department

Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic.  Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N. I-35 in Denton, TX 76201.

Work hours: Full Time, Evening Shift (12 noon to 12 midnight), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. 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

• Paramedics work closely with physicians, RNs, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams as valued members of the interdisciplinary ED care team

·         Hospital-based paramedics function within a defined ED-specific scope of practice, performing advanced clinical skills under direct physician supervision in accordance with Texas Health Resources protocols

·         Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

·         Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 100 - 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 the care team

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Paramedic

·         Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·         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 Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers. 

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment. 

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital. 

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program. 

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

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.