Paramedic

Overview Join our team as a full-time, Paramedic in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better ?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. ?
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. ?
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. ?

Get to Know Your Team: ?

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities Paramedics are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, efficient manner and providing the highest standards of patient care while keeping a safe and hazard-free environment. The Paramedic works with an EMT on an MICU ambulance and contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, triage, packaging and transport according to protocol. There are occasions in which the Paramedic may work with another Paramedic on a "Double Medic" unit within the system. Qualifications Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of English grammar; spelling and usage.
• Texas DSHS certification as EMT Paramedic.
• National Registry or Texas DSHS Licensed Paramedic/Equivalent associate?s degree.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• nternational Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire or Instructor certification for either.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain within 30 days or ACLS Instructor certification.
• Pediatric Education for pre-hospital Professional (PEPP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire or Instructor certification for either.
• Possess and maintain all certifications required by the Medical Control Board and by the Master Contract.
• Possess and maintain current Texas motor vehicle operator?s license and meet all company requirements according to policy. New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 60 days after moving to Texas. Must obtain Texas license prior to the 60 days expiring.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Effectively follow all UT Health East Texas EMS policies, procedures, guidelines and chain of command.
• Maintain all required certifications according to company policy.
• Attendance at all Continuing Education (CE) courses as policy dictates.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School diploma.
• 1+ years of experience.
• National Registry. #LI-TH1

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