Paramedic - Emergency Department - Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Kilgore
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Emergency Medical Technician EMS is
responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical
treatment to people who have been injured in accidents or have
other medical conditions, and assists in rendering advanced
emergency medical treatment. Ability to operate an advanced life
support ambulance to administer care. Routinely assists with the
inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper
operation and sanitary cleanliness. Responsibilities: • Responds to
the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical
situations and non-emergency calls. • Assists in leading a team of
responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop
treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare p a t I e n t
for transport to medical facility. • Insures the proper functioning
of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular
checks; makes sure there is an adequate inventory supply maintained
aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks. • Interacts with
firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at
emergency scenes. • Performs related administrative tasks and all
detailed documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and local
regulations. • Handles hazardous materials, and ensures appropriate
disposal in hazardous materials containers. • Ensures compliance to
all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials
Standards, and all job duties. • Responds to multiple casualty
incidents and disasters and assists in providing appropriate
medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with
other responders. • Participates in periodic in-service training,
or on an as needed basis, for any certified and non-certified
updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State,
and local EMT-B requirements. • Operates and utilizes an ambulance
and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in
response situations. • Makes decisions that conform to the norms,
policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state,
and local compliance and policy requirements. • Patient
Focus/Patient Orientation - - Proactively seek opportunities to
help patients and co-workers. Be courteous, calm, creative, and
effective with difficult patients. Safety and Risk Management- Put
safety first by anticipating and performing actions necessary to
avoid hazardous work-related conditions which could result in
injury, harm, or loss. • react well under pressure; Do not disclose
protected health information (PHI) or other private information
inappropriately. ask for and offer help when needed. Work Schedule:
24 HOURS Work Type: Full Time
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