Join our team as a PRN, EMS Paramedic in Tyler, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:
Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.
Your team is bigger than your department:
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.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Paramedics are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, efficientmanner and providing the highest standards of patient care while keeping a safe and hazard-freeenvironment. The Paramedic works with an EMT on an MICU ambulance and contributes to overallpatient care in the areas of patient assessment, triage, packaging and transport according toprotocol. There are occasions in which the Paramedic may work withanother Paramedic on a“Double Medic” unit within the system.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 20 years of age.
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.
Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP) certification or Pediatric AdvancedLife Support (PALS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Texas DSHS certification as EMT Paramedic.
National Registry or Texas DSHS Licensed Paramedic/Equivalent Associates Degree.
Texas DSHS certification as EMT
Possess and maintain all certifications required by the Medical Control Board and by the UTHealth East Texas EMS Master Contract.
Possess and maintain current Texas motor vehicle operator’s license and meet all companyrequirements according
