Paramedic

International SOS•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Paramedic provides first aid and life support to sick or injured patients and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient- and community-centered care, advocates for patients and their families, and uses evidence-based medical practice to manage emergencies and treat a range of injuries and illnesses. This is a full-time position serving an industrial client in Corpus Christi, Texas. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, with shifts listed as 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work site for scheduled shifts.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
At least three years of paramedic experience.
Texas State Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry certification.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.
CPR/AED certification.
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
Ability to reliably commute to the work site for scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting, such as urgent care or an emergency room.
Occupational Medicine experience.
Drug and alcohol testing experience.

Responsibilities

Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.
Coordinate with the team responding to an emergency.
Provide emergency care using basic and advanced life support.
Respond to accidents and multiple traumas using Advanced Trauma Life Support principles.
Assist with minor or routine medical cases when not responding to emergencies, as directed by the Physician and Clinical Team Leader.
Prepare patients for and safely transport them to a hospital emergency department or other healthcare facility.
Evaluate patients at the scene and perform a preliminary diagnosis.
Assess and document patients’ vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and prescribed medications.
Assist medical providers with procedures and treatments within the licensed scope of work.
Treat injuries and sudden illnesses using pre-hospital treatments such as first aid, CPR, injections, oxygen, or surgical procedures.
Independently provide basic care, including catheter insertion, blood and urine specimen collection, EKGs, visual acuity checks, basic wound care, changing bandages, and administering intravenous medications.
Use technical equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
Write and submit accurate incident reports.
Keep current with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.
Conduct drug and alcohol testing at the site.