What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attending Paramedic position at Galveston County Health District?
Attending Paramedic
Galveston County Health District is seeking dedicated Attending Paramedic to provide lifesaving emergency medical care and safe patient transport. This role involves responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, stabilizing patients, and ensuring seamless transfer to medical facilities while operating within protocol and scope of practice.
Why Join Us?
We don't just offer a job—we offer a career with fantastic benefits , including :
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.
Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
What We're Looking For :
Application Deadline : Open Until Filled
No phone calls, please
ADA / EEO / DFWP
Our Mission : Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County
