Paramedic/ER Tech

We are Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital, a leading provider of emergency medical services. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a compassionate and supportive environment.

The Paramedic/ER Tech will provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. This includes collecting and reporting clinical data, taking vital signs, and assisting with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee.

1. Collect, report, and document clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
2. Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee, including providing superficial wound care and maintaining patient safety related to age and condition.
3. Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
4. Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient.

High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of one of the following:

1. Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience.
2. Completion of EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic), AEMT (Advanced-EMT), Licensed Paramedic (LP) course/program and one year of applicable experience.
3. Completion of EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic) and 1+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience.
4. Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience.
5. 3+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician.
6. 3+ years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience.
7. 3+ years as a Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience.

Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, required. Current ACLS/ALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, required in all markets with the exception of Pennsylvania (strongly preferred) and Wisconsin (only required for EMT-P). Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, strongly preferred. Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, strongly preferred.