Prime Healthcare

Paramedic

Prime Healthcare  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

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. This position is on a per diem basis, PD/PRN, meaning as needed.

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
  • Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience required.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

  • Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

    • Competitive compensation
    • Medical insurance benefit plan
    • 401K

    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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    About Prime Healthcare

    About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Ontario, California
    Year Founded
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