Paramedic - Emergency Department
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills
(CSRH-WH) is a 253-bed hospital serving the fastest-growing area of
San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical care
with advanced spine surgery, Intensive Care, complex neurology for
treating stroke and other neurovascular issues, comprehensive
cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery,
vascular lab, sleep center, women’s services, a newborn nursery,
the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation,
emergency services, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient
Imaging Center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and four medical
plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine
Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
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. 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: MIDS - 12 HOURS Work Type: Part
Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Georgetown , Paramedic - Emergency Department, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
