CHI
Paramedic II – CHI
Job Summary: Provides professional patient care and transportation in accordance with all departmental and St. Joseph Health System operating policies, city and state laws, and applicable contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Personal, crew, patient and bystander safety: scene size up, emergency scenes are dynamic events; the paramedic should always look out first for their safety and then the safety of others.
Patient Assessment and delivery of care: provides patient care functions according to protocol, procedure and written directives to level of certification. Performs a patient assessment throughout a call on every patient encountered, providing appropriate treatment and transportation decisions within the P2 scope of practice.
Medication administration: Ancef, Dopamine, Etomidate, Fentanyl, Heparin, Labetalol, Metoprolol, Levophed, Phenergan, Rocuronium, Versed.
MICU transports
Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
External Jugular vein access
Surgical cricothyrotomy
Synchronized cardioversion
Maintain and improve skill level and knowledge base: attends 75% of annual departmental training and completes annual Skills Competency Fair.
Lifting and moving patients: ensure proper lifting, moving patients safely and effectively; assist with movement of patients to and from stretcher and wheelchair.
Transport and Transfer of Care: verifies patient identification prior to transport, contacts receiving facility prior to delivery along with providing a patient care report, also providing safe delivery to or from the hospital and aircraft; transfers the patient to the appropriate facility and health care provider giving complete/accurate verbal patient care report.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least two years continuous experience with St. Joseph.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic License.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
BLS – within 14 days.
Pay Range $21.38 - $30.20 /hour
Where You'll Work St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Summary: Provides professional patient care and transportation in accordance with all departmental and St. Joseph Health System operating policies, city and state laws, and applicable contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Personal, crew, patient and bystander safety: scene size up, emergency scenes are dynamic events; the paramedic should always look out first for their safety and then the safety of others.
Patient Assessment and delivery of care: provides patient care functions according to protocol, procedure and written directives to level of certification. Performs a patient assessment throughout a call on every patient encountered, providing appropriate treatment and transportation decisions within the P2 scope of practice.
Medication administration: Ancef, Dopamine, Etomidate, Fentanyl, Heparin, Labetalol, Metoprolol, Levophed, Phenergan, Rocuronium, Versed.
MICU transports
Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
External Jugular vein access
Surgical cricothyrotomy
Synchronized cardioversion
Maintain and improve skill level and knowledge base: attends 75% of annual departmental training and completes annual Skills Competency Fair.
Lifting and moving patients: ensure proper lifting, moving patients safely and effectively; assist with movement of patients to and from stretcher and wheelchair.
Transport and Transfer of Care: verifies patient identification prior to transport, contacts receiving facility prior to delivery along with providing a patient care report, also providing safe delivery to or from the hospital and aircraft; transfers the patient to the appropriate facility and health care provider giving complete/accurate verbal patient care report.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least two years continuous experience with St. Joseph.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic License.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
BLS – within 14 days.
Pay Range $21.38 - $30.20 /hour
Where You'll Work St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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