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Form of workParamedic - Emergency Department
Fast-paced, high volume Emergency Department is looking for top skilled Paramedic. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health Kaufman, 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman, TX 75142
Work hours: Full Time 11am-11pm with rotating weekends.
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
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
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.
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Entity Highlights:
For more than 40 years, Texas Health Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell, and surrounding areas. We're a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day. We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine, and emergency medicine. Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We're recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff. You belong here.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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