Paramedic - Night Shift

Steward Health Care; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Steward Health Care is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide advanced life support and rapid on-scene assessment for ill or injured patients. You will accompany patients during transport, prioritize procedures, and support oxygen therapy and IV administration as needed.

The role requires EMS licensure in Texas, EMT National Registry registration, CPR/BLS certification, and 1–2 years of related experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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