Paramedic II

About the role

University Health Services empowers Texas A&M students through integrated care that supports their physical and mental health. As part of Texas A&M Health—the university’s comprehensive health science center—clinicians provide the highest level of care in medicine, counseling, psychology and emergency medical services to foster students’ academic, personal and professional success.

The Paramedic II, under general supervision, operates within Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as the highest level of emergency technical assistance, including transport of patients to emergency facilities. The role also works with University Health Services to assist with medically appropriate scheduling of patient appointments and provides assistance to medical providers when not involved with EMS operations.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures or request additional assistance.
• Administer initial treatment at emergency scenes and record patient vital signs.
• Perform basic and advanced life support treatment and transport of ill or injured patients.
• Assist in extricating trapped victims and transport sick and injured persons to treatment centers.
• Observe, record, and report patient condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to Medical Control.
• Comply with patient care modalities in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Adhere to policies and medical protocols provided by the Emergency Physicians Advisory Board.
• Provide leadership, direction, and participation in the delivery of emergency and routine patient care.
• Give direction to other crew members and responding agency personnel on patient care issues.
• Serve as Medical Scene Commander at multiple‑casualty scenes and ensure appropriate transfer of command when needed.
• Mentor new medics.
• Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatchers.
• Prepare EMS run reports and participate in QA/QI activities.
• Maintain station and equipment in an orderly, clean condition; ensure vehicle patient compartments are street‑ready.
• Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Operate the emergency vehicle according to the University’s safe driving standards.
• Monitor inventory and submit supply requests.
• Assist in planning and delivering continuing education and internal certification courses for EMS technicians and Care Team medics.
• Assist Student Health Services with medically appropriate scheduling of patient appointments and provide support to medical providers when not engaged in EMS operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or successful completion of an approved Paramedic Training Program.
• Five years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic) with an accredited emergency medical service provider.
• Current Texas Department of State Health Services EMT‑P certification or Paramedic licensure.
• Current AHA ACLS certification.
• Current AHA BLS provider certification.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Basic Trauma Life Support certification (or equivalent) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within six months of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• All certifications must be maintained for continued employment.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: American Heart Association instructor certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform quick, precise mathematical calculations for medication and supply ratios.
• Independent, confident, and able to work without defined structure while maintaining sound reasoning and rapid decision‑making.
• Proficient driving of emergency medical services vehicles and accurate interpretation of street signs and addresses.
• Ability to read medication/prescription labels and usage directions quickly and accurately.
• Effective communication with patients, significant others, and bystanders to obtain necessary information for patient assessment and treatment.
• Capability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Other Requirements

• 24‑hour shifts with work on weekends and holidays.
• In‑person position located at the Beutel Health Center on the Texas A&M Main Campus.
• May require up to 10% or more travel.
• Handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations; required FERPA and HIPAA training upon employment and on a recurring basis.

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.