Advanced Life Support Paramedic & Field Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas is seeking a Paramedic Emergency Medical Services professional to provide advanced life support care, operate an ALS ambulance, and ensure equipment and ambulance readiness.

You will respond to life-threatening and non-emergency calls, coordinate with physicians, lead a team in triage and treatment, and document patient care while adhering to OSHA and regulatory standards. This is a full-time position with 24-hour shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.
• Coordinate response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
• Lead a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare patient for transport to medical facility.
• Insure the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; insure adequate inventory supply is maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.
• Assist in the cleaning of station locations.
• Interact with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.
• Perform related administrative tasks; completes necessary State and local paperwork; prepare detailed documentation of patient care.
• Handle hazardous materials and ensure appropriate disposal in hazardous materials. Ensure compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job related duties.
• Respond to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and provide appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.
• Participate in periodic in-service training or as needed basis for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-P requirements.
• Operate and utilize an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.
• Make decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas is seeking a Paramedic Emergency Medical Services professional to provide advanced life support care, operate an ALS ambulance, and ensure equipment and ambulance readiness.

You will respond to life-threatening and non-emergency calls, coordinate with physicians, lead a team in triage and treatment, and document patient care while adhering to OSHA and regulatory standards. This is a full-time position with 24-hour shift coverage.