What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Coryell Health?
Brief Description
Coryell Health's EMS Department is dedicated to providing professional care and transport of the sick and injured in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Our progressive rural EMS service boasts multiple state and national awards, offering our team the freedom to focus on patient care with advanced protocols. We provide cutting-edge equipment and facilities, including private bunk rooms, a full kitchen, and a comfortable day room.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
About Coryell: Coryell Health is a community-owned healthcare organization serving local patients and their families since 1940. On one central campus, patients have access to a wide range of health services including, but not limited to a 25-bed licensed hospital, a Level IV Trauma Center emergency room with primary and specialty care providers, an advanced wound care center, a state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation center, and more. Full time employees enjoy competitive compensation, insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Coryell Health's EMS Department is dedicated to providing professional care and transport of the sick and injured in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Our progressive rural EMS service boasts multiple state and national awards, offering our team the freedom to focus on patient care with advanced protocols. We provide cutting-edge equipment and facilities, including private bunk rooms, a full kitchen, and a comfortable day room.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform medical procedures according to established protocols and Medical Director’s Authorization to Practice.
- Engage positively with healthcare providers, public safety professionals, and the general public.
- Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure ambulances are response-ready at all times.
- Complete and maintain accurate patient care reports, daily ambulance check sheets, and incident reports.
- Assist hospital departments as needed, including obtaining IV/IO access, intubations, and supporting the COVID-19 Response Team.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Certified or licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health.
- Minimum age of 18 with a valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Two years of experience in an EMS position preferred.
- ACLS and PALS certifications or equivalent (required and provided upon hire).
About Coryell: Coryell Health is a community-owned healthcare organization serving local patients and their families since 1940. On one central campus, patients have access to a wide range of health services including, but not limited to a 25-bed licensed hospital, a Level IV Trauma Center emergency room with primary and specialty care providers, an advanced wound care center, a state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation center, and more. Full time employees enjoy competitive compensation, insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
