Paramedic jobs at Children's Health Corporation - 3 jobs

Job Title & Specialty Area: Sr Paramedic Department: ERC Shift: Part Time, 12hr shifts Job Type: On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: The Sr. Paramedic operating in the Emergency Department will work under the delegation and direct supervision of a licensed physician using approved clinical skills for patients who are classified in the BLS or ALS category. The Sr. Paramedic will provide care to patients under the direction of the medical director to perform functions that support and supplement the health care team. The Sr. Paramedic will assist in managing the customer service experience of the patient and their families during patient care activities. The Sr. Paramedic operating in the Internal Transport/ACS setting will work as a clinical resource performing internal patient transfers and providing early recognition of decompensation of BLS and ALS patients during extended off-unit procedures. The Sr. Paramedic will work alone or in small teams to maintain the level of care received on the unit, including any existing medication infusions or airway equipment, and responding appropriately to emergencies with BLS. The Sr. Paramedic will be required to supplement the care of nursing and respiratory care staff during routine clinical duties and will work under nursing delegation when outside the Emergency Department. The Sr. Paramedic in the Internal Transport department will also assist in teaching Children's CPR program to families prior to discharge. In all settings, the Sr. Paramedic will assist in managing the customer service experience of the patient and their families. Responsibilities: * Perform BLS and advanced skills during patient care including, but not limited to: initiation of PIV catheters; priming IV fluids (excluding blood products); naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning and insertion of NG/OG tubes. * Assist in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS life saving skills, assisting with chest compressions. * Perform documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record per department and hospital guidelines. * Administer approved medications per physician order or protocol. * Apply family and patient centered care to all job aspects and support family during all phases of care. * Assist in the training and development of new staff to the department. Provides objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires. * Participate in meetings, committees, and maintain all required training. * Perform the transport of patients to procedures in adherence to hospital policy. * Provide objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires; perform basic and advanced skills in accordance with the ED Paramedic protocols; assist staff with the stabilization of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients. WORK EXPERIENCE * At least 2 years job related experience Req * At least 1 year Experience in acute care/emergency setting Pref * At least 1 year Pediatric experience Pref EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Req LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req * Either one of: Texas EMT-P license or Texas LP licensure Req * PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days Req * ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification 180 Days Req * Any one of: BTLS, ITLS or PHTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) certification 180 Days Pref A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You: * Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. * 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure * Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) * Caregiver Leave * Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Job Title & Specialty Area: Transport Paramedic Department: Patient Transport Shift: 7pm-7am OR 9pm-9am (Shift Differentials Available) Job Type:On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: The Transport Paramedic may function as lead caregiver in a two-person team (medic/medic composition) and will be the third team member of a critical care team (RN/RT/Medic). The Paramedic will function independently and makes complex and critical judgements during the transport of patients of all ages who have been classified as BLS and/or ALS 1-2 category. As a member of the critical care team, the Transport Paramedic will assist the Transport RN and RT with patient care while utilizing their advanced skills and training. The paramedic will have an active role in managing the customer service experience during the transport of patient and family members. Responsibilities: * Makes critical clinical judgments without direct supervision on the transport team and with Behavioral Health Vehicle transports. Remains compliant with paramedic transport protocols and orders given from medical direction * Performs transport of patients (including driving of transport vehicle) to procedures, tests performed off hospital campus and multiple treatment facilities upon discharge; responds quickly to patient and family needs while collaborating with the transport RN and RT on a treatment plan during transports * Performs basic and advance skills when deemed appropriate while utilizing the Transport Paramedic protocols. * Performs all BLS and advanced skills during patient care including, but not limited to: initiation of PIV catheters; priming IV fluids (excluding blood products); naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning; insertion of NG/OG tubes and insertion and maintaining of Endotracheal Tube * Assists in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS life saving skills, assisting with chest compressions, and/or participating as a vital member of the transport team. * Transports behavioral health patients via the Behavioral Health Vehicle program to behavioral health facilities with a medic/medic team * Performs documentation of patient care in a computerized data base program as specified by department and hospital guidelines. * Assists critical care RN and RT with the stabilization and transport of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients. * Applies family and patient centered care to all job aspects and support family during air transports and all phases of care * Assists and performs independently with regulatory readiness, inventory of equipment on ambulance and store rooms, and daily checks of the contents and mechanical function of the ambulance. * Participates in monthly meetings, committees, and maintains all required training. * Assists in educational activities within Transport Services including: new employee orientation, in-service education, both internal and external, as specified by outreach coordinator and education coordinator; participate in department committees. * Assists in the training and development of new staff to the department. Provides objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires. WORK EXPERIENCE * At least 3 years job related experience as a paramedic Req * At least 2 years licensed Ambulance Operator experience Req * At least 1 year experience in acute care / emergency setting Req * At least 1 year pediatric experience Pref EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Req * Completion of a paramedic program with licensure Req LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by policy CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req * Either one of: Texas EMT-P or Texas LP Upon Hire Req * City of Dallas Ambulance Permit (Ambulance and Car for Hire to operate the BH Vehicle) 60 Days, Req * City of Dallas Transportation for Hire (to operate BH Vehicle) 90 Days Req * PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days Req * Any one of: BTLS, ITLS, TNCC, PHTLS, or TPATC (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support, Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course) certification 180 Days Req * ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification 180 Days Req * NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) 180 Days Req * C-NPT(Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport)(Staff hired prior to 8/1/2023 will need to be certified by 1/31/2026) ) New Hires: must obtain within 2 years from the date of hire Req * NREMT-P Pref A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You: * Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. * 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure * Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) * Caregiver Leave * Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.