Paramedic

Paramedic

We are seeking a Paramedic, sometimes referred to as our Emergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) or Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech). A Paramedic who will assist with tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management. The Paramedic play a key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies. The Paramedic will use many of their field skills, who will always perform under hospital protocols and supervision.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies
• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units and assisting with room turnover and preparation
• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing as permitted by our hospital policy
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, and assist with clinical procedures and transitions of care

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• current and valid paramedic license issued by the state of Texas
• High School Diploma or equivalent, or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014
• current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintain current

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• ACLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• PALS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current