EMS Direct Hire- Clinical Specialist - Field (Paramedic Only)

The City of Austin - Austin Travis County EMS • Austin, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Austin’s Emergency Medical Services Department provides the 9-1-1 emergency medical response throughout Austin and Travis County, Texas, serving a population of over 2.2 million people. One of the many qualities that makes our organization unique is that we work independently as a third service public safety provider—this means our main focus is on emergency medicine, and our Medics are trusted as clinicians capable of providing excellent patient care in the field. We are looking for experienced Paramedics to join our elite team of providers and help us change the lives of the people we serve. With top notch equipment, over 20 specialized units, and opportunities to promote through the ranks of our organization, there is a fulfilling career waiting for you at ATCEMS!
Successful candidates in this direct hire process will be hired straight into the Clinical Specialist – Field (lead Paramedic) rank, which is the second rank in our hiring structure. New hires at this rank will be paid at the base rate for Clinical Specialist – Field (currently $30.03/hour) while completing the required new hire training and credentialing process. Upon completion of this training, each employee will be credentialed to the PL-5 level and cleared to independent duty for the field.
We value the clinical knowledge our providers bring to the organization and fully support expanding that knowledge, whether it is through additional practice out in the field or through a variety of Continuing Education courses offered by the department. Come see why we're one of the most progressive EMS systems in the nation!

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older (no upper age limit)
• Must read, write, and speak English
• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
• Must have a valid driver's license for a minimum of 2 years
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a position with public-facing customer service
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) or Licensed Paramedic
• Have one (1) year of full-time clinical ALS experience, while certified at the level of EMT-P or LP, including but not limited to: 9-1-1 EMS or Critical Care Transfer
• Current Texas Department of State Health Services certification or license (or the ability to receive same by the end of the Academy through State Reciprocity procedures) as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) or Licensed Paramedic (LP).
• Austin-Travis County OCMO credentialed at the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) level within fifteen (15) months of promotion to EMS Clinical Specialist-Field
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver License.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care and rescue.
• Knowledge of radio communication and computer aided dispatch equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation of medical equipment utilized in pre-hospital emergency care.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of emergency medical services, customer service principles, patient advocacy, and incident management.
• Knowledge of community health risk factors and resource information and notification pathways.
• Skill in emergency vehicle operation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with EMS employees and other members of the EMS and hospital system.
• Skill in performing strenuous work under all weather conditions including emergency situations.
• Skill in map reading and in navigating to call locations under stress and time constraints.
• Skill in all aspects of emergency vehicle response, out of hospital medical care and other related EMS specialties including principals of incident management systems and Unified Command.
• Ability to remember numerous details and quickly recall essential information
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to identify and meet the needs of the patient, family, and support agencies at the scene of an emergency.
• Ability to communicate professionally in a manner that conveys care and concern for the patient and family.
• Ability to don and effectively wear required Department-issued personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and provides basic and advanced skills and procedures as defined by the Medical Director.
• Provides patient advocacy and interagency teamwork.
• Recognizes risk factors, provide resources information and actively facilitate community health pathways for people in the community.
• Assists in all active patient rescue activities.
• Completes appropriate patient care documentation and other reports.
• Ensures that the vehicle and all items of equipment are stocked, clean, and ready for use.
• Operates an emergency vehicle including responding to emergency scenes and transporting patients to medical facilities.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions.
• Maintains a strong safety focus and follows safety standards and practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED