Paramedic - Night Shift

Odessa Regional Medical Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX, seeks an EMT to provide emergency medical care during ambulance transport and hospital transfers.

You will assess patients, deliver basic to advanced life support, apply CPR/BLS, administer oxygen and IV fluids when required, and document care as part of a coordinated EMS team under supervision.

Qualifications

• EMT with National Registry registration and state EMS license.
• 1–2 years of related EMS experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support during transport.
• Assess patient condition and prioritize medical procedures.
• Administer oxygen and IV fluids as needed.
• Follow established protocols and report to supervisor.

Skills

EMT experience

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT National Registry

State EMS Authority license

Job description

• Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.
• Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.
• Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen when necessary, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Typically reports to manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered with the EMT National Registry, and licensed by State EMS Authority.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred
• CPR/BLS certificate required
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

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