ERC - Sr Paramedic - Quick Hire!

Children's Health is a leading pediatric healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children. Affiliated with the prestigious UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health provides advanced medical treatments and care specifically tailored for infants, children, and adolescents. The organization is committed to creating an extraordinary patient and family experience by offering compassionate, patient-centered care. This dedication goes beyond the immediate treatments and extends into community outreach to foster healthier futures for children. Children's Health combines cutting-edge medical technology with a compassionate approach, making it a trusted facility for pediatric emergency and critical care services. The Senior Paramedic position within the Emergency Department at Children's Health is a vital role focused on delivering high-quality emergency medical care to pediatric patients. Reporting directly to licensed physicians, the Senior Paramedic operates under strict clinical protocols to manage Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patients. This on-site role, working the 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift at the hospital's Dal-B location, centers on providing prompt, efficient, and family-centered emergency care. The Senior Paramedic supports the physician-led team by performing various clinical tasks such as initiating intravenous access, administering approved medications, conducting suctioning and tube insertions, and documenting patient care in electronic medical records. Beyond clinical duties, the role includes assisting in emergency interventions, transporting patients safely within the hospital, and contributing to training new staff members. This position requires a compassionate service attitude to help patients and their families navigate the emergency care experience smoothly. With at least two years of related professional experience, including a preference for acute and pediatric settings, the candidate must hold relevant licenses and certifications such as Texas EMT-P or LP licensure, PALS, ACLS, and other trauma life support certifications. Children's Health offers a supportive work environment that values diversity, culture, and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels respected and empowered. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, savings plan matches, paid parental and caregiver leave, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursements. The Senior Paramedic role at Children's Health is not just a job but a commitment to making life better for children through exceptional emergency medical services.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of job related experience
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Either Texas EMT-P license or Texas LP licensure
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days
• Preferred Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification within 180 days
• Ability to work on-site 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift at Hosp-Dal-B location