Paramedic Days

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

The Paramedic provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to patients in an acute care setting. This role is responsible for illness and injury assessment, patient monitoring, clinical intervention, preparation for transport, and direct patient care under supervision. The Paramedic supports emergency department operations and works collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff. 

Essential Functions

• Provide advanced emergency care to patients under supervision of emergency physicians and nurses 
• Perform assessments, interventions, and documentation for patients across the lifespan 
• Assist with patient teaching and education, including procedures, equipment, and discharge instructions 
• Monitor and interpret EKG and telemetry strips 
• Identify and respond to changes in patient condition; notify medical team as appropriate 
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges, contributing to plan of care development 
• Set up and assist with invasive procedures; provide post-procedure monitoring 
• Recognize and support cultural, spiritual, and psychological needs of patients and families 
• Perform basic patient care tasks, including hygiene, ambulation, and dietary assistance 
• Ensure proper use and cleaning of clinical equipment and supplies 
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency, trauma, and critical care protocols 
• Maintain required annual competencies and in-service education (minimum 12 hours per year) 
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of medications and administration practices appropriate to patient condition and age 
• Ability to prioritize care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams 
• Basic computer literacy and ability to document electronically 
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure 
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English 
• Good attendance and reliability required 
• Frequent walking, standing, pushing/pulling, reaching, and handling 
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently 
• Constant visual and auditory acuity for monitoring equipment and patient response 
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and biohazards 
• May be exposed to airborne particles, cleaning agents, and medical equipment 
• High-noise environment with fast-paced and potentially high-stress situations 
• Regular use of PPE and adherence to infection control standards 

Education

• Paramedic Technical Certification or associate degree required 

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Paramedic required 
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required 
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or de-escalation training required 

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute medical/surgical setting preferred