Job Overview
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Savings plan match
Paid parental leave
caregiver leave
adoption reimbursement
Surrogacy reimbursement
Job Description
Children's Health is a leading pediatric healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives and health outcomes of children through exceptional medical care, innovative treatments, and community engagement. With a strong affiliation with UT Southwestern, Children’s Health leverages cutting-edge research and technology to provide comprehensive care that addresses the unique needs of pediatric patients. Their mission, "Make Life Better for Children," underscores a commitment to delivering extraordinary patient and family experiences across all healthcare settings. The organization prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that respects the diverse identities and backgrounds of its patients, families, and staff. Children’s Health not... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Additional training beyond high school
- At least 2 years job related experience
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification as required
- 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
Job Qualifications
- At least 2 years job related experience
- At least 1 year experience in acute care/emergency setting preferred
- At least 1 year pediatric experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Additional training beyond high school required
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
- 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
Job Duties
- Perform BLS and advanced skills during patient care including 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 and 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 and provide 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 ED Paramedic protocols
- Assist staff with the stabilization of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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