Paramedic - Emergency Room
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Paramedic is a certified and/or
licensed paramedic and is part of the hospital’s Emergency
Department patient care team. Reporting to the ED Nursing Director
or Nursing Manager, the Paramedic collaboratively works in a
complementary and assistive role with nursing. Under the direct
clinical supervision of the licensed physician present in the same
area or adjacent area, the paramedic provides assistance and
performs procedures, and is authorized to provide advanced life
support, administer medications and perform a patient evaluation of
signs and symptoms based on their field skill sets. The Paramedic
assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance
with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and
follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists
the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized,
adequately stocked and safe patient environment. CHRISTUS Santa
Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its
current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than
700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting
physicians to provide quality services to patients and their
families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named
The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays”
publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to
interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San
Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary
Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted
surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including
medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and
more. Responsibilities: - Completely operates patient monitoring
equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers,
and glucometer readings under the direction of the licensed
physician. - Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as
ordered and inserts saline lock, Foley catheter and nasal gastric
tubes under the direction of the licensed physician. - Assist in
patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient
hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with
patients, families, and the healthcare team. - Maintains a clean
and safe environment and manages all assigned supplies and
equipment. - Demonstrates proficiency in setting up and performing
procedures as delegated. - Transports patients to radiology and
nursing units (except ICU) utilizing appropriate transport and
monitoring equipment. - It is the responsibility of the Paramedic
to comply with the Hospital’s defined job description and
competencies. - Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education/Skills - High School Graduate or equivalent required -
Successfully passed paramedic exam Experience - One year of
experience as a Paramedic in a 9-1-1 or hospital setting required;
3 years preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications -
Current certification as an EMT-P in the state of Texas - Current
BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications - NRP within 90 days of hire Work
Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Georgetown , Paramedic - Emergency Room, Healthcare , San Marcos, Texas
