Paramedic Longview

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Paramedic Emergency Medical Services professional to provide advanced life support care in emergency and non-emergency situations. The role requires operating an ALS ambulance, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining sanitary conditions of vehicles and gear.

You will respond to multiple casualty incidents, coordinate with physicians, and lead a team to triage, treat, and transport patients while adhering to OSHA and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities require EMT-P level medical care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to life-threatening and non-emergency calls.
• Coordinate with physicians to plan patient care.
• Lead a team to triage, treat and transport patients.
• Maintain ambulance and equipment, ensure inventory.
• Assist in station cleaning and maintain OSHA compliance.
• Interact with firefighters and law enforcement at scenes.
• Document patient care and complete required paperwork.
• Operate EMS equipment and drive emergency vehicles.

Job description

Summary

The Paramedic Emergency Medical Services is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to people who have been injured in accidents or have other medical conditions. Must be able to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care. Routinely assist with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.

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.

Work Schedule

24 HOURS

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed