Paramedic

Your future role at a glance:

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Lonestar Soccer Club

Department/Specialty: Sports Medicine Network

Schedule: Part time | 20 hours per week | Monday - Thursday

Salary: $21.63 - $30.15 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role:

• Provide medical care and support to athletes during athletic practices and games, ensuring safety and quick intervention in emergencies.
• Triage patients and administer first aid using specified supplies and equipment, in accordance with established protocols.
• Communicate effectively with students, athletic coaches, parents, and families, keeping them informed about the care and progress of student-athletes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medical assessments, treatments, and any injuries sustained during practices or games.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals, athletic trainers, and team staff when necessary, ensuring continuity of care for student-athletes.

What minimum qualifications you'll need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Emergency Medical Tech specializing in Paramedic credentialed from the Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems.
  • Paramedic credentialed from the Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems.

• Drivers License preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need:

• Experience working with children or student-athletes, ideally in an athletic or sports setting.
• Familiarity with emergency protocols for sports-related injuries and the ability to work autonomously.
• Advanced certifications in emergency care (e.g., ACLS, PALS) or sports medicine-related training are a plus.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer:

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.