Paramedic, PRN, Days, HH Pre and Post Opp

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. 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 .