Paramedic Mt Pleasant Tx - Sign on Bonus

CHRISTUS Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Paramedic Emergency Medical Services professional to administer advanced life support and deliver high-quality care at the scene and during transport. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and hazardous materials standards.

You will operate an EMS ambulance, lead a team of responders, and perform required documentation while maintaining station cleanliness and readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Emergency medical technician-paramedic with ability to administer advanced life support care.
• Experience coordinating with physicians and other responders at emergency scenes.
• Must comply with OSHA infection control and hazardous materials standards.
• Ability to document patient care accurately and complete state/local paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to life-threatening and emergency medical calls.
• Coordinate response with physicians to develop a plan of care.
• Lead a team to triage, plan treatment, and prepare patients for transport.
• Ensure EMS equipment and vehicles are maintained and inventory is stocked.
• Interact with firefighters, law enforcement and other personnel at scenes.
• Complete necessary paperwork and document patient care.
• Handle hazardous materials and ensure disposal per regulations.
• Provide medical oversight during multi-casualty incidents.
• Participate in ongoing EMS training and certifications.
• Operate ambulance and medical equipment.

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

Full Time