Paramedic Emergency

Job Summary and Qualifications

The ED Paramedic provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care within a defined scope of practice, adhering to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard‑free environment. The role emphasizes compassionate, holistic care, supporting patient rights and dignity while promoting the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the healthcare team through active communication, documentation, feedback, and assistance as needed or requested.
• Assist in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system.
• Maintain clear communication with medical providers and nurses about all patient‑care issues.
• Receive patient reports from EMS by radio and/or hand‑off reports at the facility.
• Participate in patient placement as needed.
• Obtain and document initial vital signs and monitor vital signs as scheduled or needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform testing, specimen retrieval, therapeutic procedures, monitoring, or other functions ordered by medical providers, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation.
• Document the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications within the defined scope of practice per state regulation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify providers, intervening as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Assess patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Transport monitored and non‑monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas.
• Inspect patient environment and eliminate any safety risks or non‑compliance with regulatory standards; implement fall precautions as needed.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them proactively.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, crises, or other urgent situations.
• Involve and educate the patient, family, and caregivers in the patient’s care.
• Stock, check, and clean equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.
• Maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co‑workers, and other hospital staff.
• Participate as an engaged, active member of the healthcare team and positively promote the team to patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development and provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Participate in continuous quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships.
• Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare’s Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630‑plus‑bed healthcare system serving the Coastal Bend community. The system includes Bay Area Hospital, Doctors Regional Hospital, The Heart Hospital, Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavioral Health Center, Bayview Behavioral Hospital, Northshore Emergency Center, and a Radiation Oncology facility. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times and has invested billions in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. In the prior year, HCA colleagues contributed over 156,000 volunteer hours to their communities.