Job Information
Texas Health Resources Paramedic, PRN, Days, HH Pre and Post Opp in Arlington, Texas
Paramedic (EMT-P) Heart Hospital, Pre and Post Opp
Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital, 811 Wright St in Arlington, TX 76012.
Work hours: PRN (as needed), Day Shift (6a to 6:30p). No call or weekend requirements. Great growth opportunity.
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 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 10 - 20 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:
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
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
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 Heart & Vascular Hospital is a separately licensed facility located on the campus of Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Our 47-bed hospital includes a 20-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and a 27-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit. We are accredited for Chest Pain by The Joint Commission and have consistently earned the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Award. Additionally, our CVICU and Cardiac Telemetry Unit have received the Silver-level Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). We are proud to be rated 4 stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Our specialties include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgeries, Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, and various lung procedures. We also provide comprehensive cardiac care, including treatment for heart failure, cardiomyopathies, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and post-cardiac catheterization care such as angioplasty, stenting, electrophysiology studies, and device implantation.
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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
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (ED Only), within 60 days of hire required.
Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.