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Paramedic II
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bryan, TX, 77802
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 21.38-30.2 HOUR
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Provides professional patient care and transportation in accordance with all departmental and St. Joseph Health System operating policies, city and state laws, and applicable contracts.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Personal, crew, patient and bystander's safety: scene size up, emergency scenes are dynamic events; the paramedic should always look out first for their safety and then the safety of others.
- Patient Assessment and delivery of care: provides patient care functions according to protocol, procedure and written directives to level of certification. Performs a patient assessment throughout a call on every patient encountered, providing appropriate treatment and transportation decisions within the P2 scope of practice.
- Synchronized cardioversion
- Medication administration of: Ancef, Dopamine, Etomidate, Fentanyl, Heparin, Labetalol, Metoprolol, Levophed, Phenergan, Rocuronium, Versed.
- MICU transports
- Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI)
- External Jugular vein access
- Surgical cricothyrotomyMaintains and improves skill level and knowledge base: attends/participates in 75% of annual departmental training and completion of annual Skills Competency Fair.
- Lifting and moving patients: ensure proper lifting, moving patients safely and effectively. Assist with movement of patients to and from stretcher and wheelchair.
- Transport and Transfer of Care: verifies patient identification prior to transport, contacts receiving facility prior to delivery along with providing a patient care report, also providing safe delivery to or from the hospital and aircraft. Transfer the patient to the appropriate facility and health care provider giving complete/accurate verbal patient care report.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- At least two years’ continuous experience with St. Joseph
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Texas Depart of State Health Services Paramedic License;
- Valid Texas Drivers license;
- BLS – within 14 days
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
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Frequently asked questions
Paramedic II experts in Bryan, TX, must constantly evaluate dynamic emergency scenes, prioritizing safety while delivering advanced interventions like synchronized cardioversion and medication administration, ensuring patient outcomes align with Texas protocols and departmental guidelines.
A Paramedic II typically handles more complex procedures such as rapid sequence induction and surgical cricothyrotomy, reflecting advanced certification and experience. This level demands proficient patient assessments and critical decision-making beyond basic emergency care.
Daily duties include thorough patient assessments, safely transporting critical patients, administering medications like dopamine or fentanyl, and coordinating transfers with hospitals, especially within the high-acuity settings of St. Joseph Health's trauma and stroke centers.
Beyond the Texas Department of State Health Services paramedic license and valid driver's license, local employers highly value timely BLS certification renewal and experience with MICU transports, reflecting the region's focus on trauma and cardiovascular emergencies.
Catholic Health Initiatives prioritizes paramedics who integrate into their safety-focused culture, emphasizing continuous training and adherence to protocols within their extensive network, ensuring Paramedic II employees maintain high competency and patient care standards.
Working at Catholic Health Initiatives offers exposure to a diverse patient population and sophisticated care environments, including level III trauma and accredited stroke centers, fostering advanced skill use and collaboration unlike many smaller regional providers.
Bryan’s demand for seasoned paramedics remains steady thanks to its comprehensive healthcare system. Applicants with multi-year experience and updated certifications often find favorable hiring prospects, though the competition for specialized roles can be intense.
The region's blend of urban and rural areas creates varied emergency scenarios, requiring Paramedic II staff to be versatile—handling everything from trauma center cases to transport across dispersed clinics in the Brazos Valley.
In Bryan, TX, Paramedic II salaries typically fall between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, influenced by factors like experience, certifications, and employer prestige, with Catholic Health Initiatives offering competitive compensation aligned with regional healthcare benchmarks.