Lead Paramedic — Rapid EMS Response & Transport

CHRISTUS Health; Van (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Paramedic Emergency Medical Services to administer appropriate emergency medical treatment and operate an advanced life support ambulance. You will regularly inspect equipment and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure readiness.

You will respond to life-threatening and non-emergency calls, coordinate with physicians, supervise a team, perform triage, prepare patients for transport, and complete required documentation in compliance with OSHA and EMS standards.

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 Texas seeks a Paramedic Emergency Medical Services to administer appropriate emergency medical treatment and operate an advanced life support ambulance. You will regularly inspect equipment and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure readiness.

You will respond to life-threatening and non-emergency calls, coordinate with physicians, supervise a team, perform triage, prepare patients for transport, and complete required documentation in compliance with OSHA and EMS standards.