Paramedic ED

Job Summary and Qualifications The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) provides direct patient care, within the scope of the Texas Paramedic/EMT Practice Act and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, in the Emergency Department. As an ER Advanced Care Tech, you perform a variety of functions for patients requiring urgent or emergency attention. We are an amazing team, that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. What you will do in this role: You will assist with obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems. You will assist with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks and maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis. You will assist with patient care and treatments including positioning patients, application of sterile dressings, immobilization of extremities, cast and splint applications. You will complete basic psychomotor skills and activities related to care. You will assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes. You will clean and stock carts, rooms, and change linen as required. You will provide written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members. What qualifications you will need: Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date High School Graduate / GED Paramedic, or (EMT-State) Emergency Medical Technician, or (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician 1 year experience as a Paramedic Preferred Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Medical City Las Colinas is a 99-bed full-service, acute-care facility with more than 500 colleagues and 400 physician partners, serving the community since 1997. We offer comprehensive services, including Level III trauma services, cardiovascular services, orthopedics, spine surgery, robotic surgery, emergency services and dedicated women's services. Medical City Las Colinas' accreditations and certifications include: Certified Total Hip and Knee Replacement program (The Joint Commission) Certified Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission) Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery (MBSAQIP) Level III Trauma Center (American College of Surgeons) Level II Maternal Care Center (Texas Health and Human Services) Level II NICU program (Texas Health and Human Services) We offer state-of-the‑art technology to exceed our patient’s expectations and provide a patient‑centric healing environment, including amenities such as made‑to‑order room service from our executive chef. We pride ourselves on being the Destination of Choice for our community and elevating the standards of hospital experience. As part of the Medical City family of hospitals, we are able to provide patients access to the most advanced healthcare innovations across our network. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. \"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare