Paramedic - 1N – Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Health · Corpus Christi, TX
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 6, 2026
Job Description
Description
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites
- A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Summary:
The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the Emergency Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. The Paramedic performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains a clean and safe environment, and manages all assigned supplies and equipment
- Demonstrates proficiency in setting up procedures as delegated.
- Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers and glucometer readings under the direction of the RN.
- Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, foley catheter and nasal gastric tubes under the direction of the RN.
- Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families and the healthcare team.
- Transports patients to radiology and nursing units utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Graduate or equivalent
Experience
- Two to three years’ experience in a doctor’s office or other ambulatory health care setting
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Certified EMT – P (Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date
- BLS
- De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
- PALS within 18 months of hire/transfer date
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Skills:
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Ambulatory Care, Biomarkers, CPR Certification, Cancer, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiology, Catheterization, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, EMT-Paramedics, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Health Science, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medical Office, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Training/Teaching
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CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites
- A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Summary:
The Paramedic is a certified and/or licensed paramedic and is part of the Emergency Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. The Paramedic performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains a clean and safe environment, and manages all assigned supplies and equipment
- Demonstrates proficiency in setting up procedures as delegated.
- Completely operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers and glucometer readings under the direction of the RN.
- Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock, foley catheter and nasal gastric tubes under the direction of the RN.
- Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families and the healthcare team.
- Transports patients to radiology and nursing units utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Graduate or equivalent
Experience
- Two to three years’ experience in a doctor’s office or other ambulatory health care setting
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Certified EMT – P (Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date
- BLS
- De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
- PALS within 18 months of hire/transfer date
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Skills:
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Ambulatory Care, Biomarkers, CPR Certification, Cancer, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiology, Catheterization, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, EMT-Paramedics, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Health Science, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medical Office, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Training/Teaching
undefined:
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
Additional Details
- City
- Corpus Christi
- State
- Texas
- Country
- US
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