Paramedic
Galveston County Health District
- Hitchcock, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
✅ Amazing retirement package to secure your future
✅ Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered
✅ Generous paid time off so you can recharge
✅ FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
✅ FREE parking—because the little things matter too!What You'll Do:
- Assess patient condition, prioritize treatment, and call for additional resources if needed.
- Provide on-scene emergency or non-emergency care, ensuring patient safety & comfort.
- Assist in patient extrication and transfer to an ambulance.
- Administer lifesaving interventions, including medications and advanced airway management.
- Maintain ongoing patient care & monitoring during transport.
- Operate under standing orders and protocols from the Medical Director.
- Relay critical patient information (vital signs, medical status) via radio to hospitals.
- Request professional treatment advice & authorization as needed.
- Accurately document all patient care in the electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR) system.
- Ensure ambulance, medical supplies, and equipment remain in operational readiness.
- Perform minor repairs and report major mechanical issues.
- Maintain clean & stocked ambulances per protocol.
- Maintain legible records and compliance documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Licensed Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in Texas.
- No unresolved complaints with DSHS.
- Previous work as an EMT-Paramedic preferred but not required.
- Emergency care, basic rescue techniques, and operation of related equipment.
- Understanding of EMS principles, patient advocacy, and incident management.
- Emergency vehicle response, navigation under stress, and decision-making in critical situations.
- American Heart Association CPR, ACLS, & PALS Certification (Required).
- Protocol Certified by EMS Medical Director (within 30 days of employment).
- Valid Texas Driver's License & ability for immediate transportation.
- Satisfactory DMV/MVR background check required.
- Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & electronic medical records (ePCRs).
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Adherence to GCHD immunization policy & ICS training.
- Must pass criminal background check & drug/alcohol screening.