EMT - Paramedic

Shannon Medical•San Angelo, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Shannon Medical Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team in providing exceptional healthcare to the San Angelo community. Located in the heart of Texas, we offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting, we encourage you to explore our open positions today. Are you ready to make a life-changing impact every day? At Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, we’re looking for a dedicated EMT Paramedic to join our incredible team. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and are passionate about providing compassionate, life-saving care to those in need, this is the role for you! As an EMT Paramedic, you’ll be at the frontlines of emergency medical services, delivering critical care to patients in emergency situations. Whether you're responding to medical emergencies, assisting in trauma care, or transporting patients to our facility, your expertise will help save lives and guide patients toward recovery.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program
Current EMT-P license from Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) -OR- Licensed paramedic
Valid driver’s license
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in Advanced Life Support (ALS) or a Critical Care setting is preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Responsibilities

Patient Transport & Safety: Ensure safe patient handling and transport, maintain ambulance cleanliness and readiness, and operate the vehicle responsibly and in compliance with all laws and policies when assigned as the driver.
Emergency Care & Patient Assessment: Deliver advanced emergency care by continuously assessing patient status, administering medications safely according to protocols, and adjusting treatment plans to stabilize and support patients during both on-scene and transport situations
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with medical teams to ensure smooth patient care transitions and provide compassionate emotional support and clear communication to patients and families throughout transport.
Equipment & Documentation: Maintain medical equipment to ensure it is clean, functional, and ready for use each shift, while accurately documenting all patient care, assessments, treatments, and medication administration in compliance with hospital and legal standards.
Safety & Incident Management: Proactively prevent incidents by adhering to protocols, properly using equipment, promptly reporting unsafe conditions or events, and completing all required documentation.