Emergency Department Paramedic — Rapid ALS & Team Care

Christus Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a full-time Paramedic to join the Emergency Department care team. Under physician supervision, you will provide advanced life support, administer medications, and assist nursing in patient care with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will operate monitoring equipment, perform phlebotomy, document vital signs, and help transport patients to radiology and other units while maintaining a clean, stocked, and compliant environment per hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EMT-P license in state of employment.
• BLS certification.
• Driver's license valid in state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and record rhythm strips and ECGs under physician direction.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens under physician direction.
• Assist in patient care, document vital signs, and communicate with patients and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage supplies/equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in delegated procedures.
• Transport patients to radiology and other units with appropriate monitoring.
• Comply with hospital policies and competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring equipment

Vital signs documentation

Procedural support

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's License (in state)

EMT-P License

BLS certification

Tools

12‑lead ECG

Glucometer

Laboratory specimen collection tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Christus Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a full-time Paramedic to join the Emergency Department care team. Under physician supervision, you will provide advanced life support, administer medications, and assist nursing in patient care with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will operate monitoring equipment, perform phlebotomy, document vital signs, and help transport patients to radiology and other units while maintaining a clean, stocked, and compliant environment per hospital policies.