Senior Paramedic

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Paramedic to join our team in the Emergency Department at Children's Health. As a Senior Paramedic, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our team.

• Provide advanced life support and emergency care to patients in the Emergency Department, including initiation of PIV catheters, priming IV fluids, and performing naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning and insertion of NG/OG tubes.
• Assist in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS lifesaving skills and assisting with chest compressions.
• Document 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 families during all phases of care.
• Assist in the training and development of new staff to the department and provide objective feedback to team leaders/ managers related to progress of new hires.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and maintain all required training.
• Transport patients to procedures in adherence to hospital policy.

• At least 2 years of job-related experience required.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute care/emergency setting preferred.
• At least 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school required.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required.
• Either one of: Texas EMT-P license or Texas LP licensure required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days required.
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification 180 Days required.
• Any one of: BTLS, ITLS, or PHTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) certification 180 Days preferred.

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.

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.