Paramedic

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus Under a Licensed Physician’s supervision, provides emergency medical care, commensurate with the paramedic’s skill and competencies, and fulfills role as defined by TX HB 2020, Texas Code 157.2, and Baptist Health System, in the hospital setting. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedicine or equivalent PREFERRED EDUCATION: Graduate as Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience with a High Volume EMS System (>7500 Responses per year) or Emergency Department Equivalent.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License or Certification as Paramedic (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician will not be accepted in lieu of State License or Certification). Required within one year of hire: PEPP (Pediatric Emergencies for Pre-Hospital Professionals), PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support), AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support).

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):  BLS

• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.  AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.  AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into role #LI-RR1