Internal Transport

Job Title & Specialty Area: Sr ParamedicDepartment: Internal TransportLocation: Hosp-Dal-BShift: 11a-11PJob Type: On-SiteWhy 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 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 PrefEDUCATION* High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school ReqLICENSES 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 PrefJOB PROFILE* Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience* Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others* Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills* Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents* Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team* Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments* Explains complex technical information in situations that may be challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or characteristics of the audienceNON-MANAGEMENT SKILLS* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.* Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.* Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.* Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.* Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. 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.