Emergency Medical Technician: Basic, Advance, or Paramedic [Part-Time]

City of Freeport, Texas•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Command Officer or Company Officer, will perform duties and activities of the Freeport Fire & EMS Department in response to medical emergencies. These activities can include, but are not limited to, prevention, emergency medical services, and/or emergency management response, as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Texas Department of State Health Services certification as an EMT or higher
Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to obtain one within 90-days of hire
Knowledge of on EMS prevention, emergency medical services, and emergency management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment, as required.
Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, procedures, and regulations.
Skilled in the operation of job specific tools and equipment.
Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to effectively give and receive instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Indirectly supervises Emergency Medical Technicians, or any others assigned
May serve as the Incident Commander during emergency operations
Directly and indirectly responsible to ensure the safe actions of employees and volunteer members
May evaluate emergency medical services, and emergency management operations
Enforces policies and procedures for the department in order to implement directives from the Chief
Implements emergency medical service programs for the city in order to better carry out the policies and goals including those set forward in the city affirmative action plan
Attends training and meetings as may be assigned
May recommend programs or policies to alleviate department deficiencies
Responds to alarms and operates in a safe manner
Safely operates department apparatus and vehicles
May perform departmental in-service training and activities
Obtains prior approval for expenditures
Prepares a variety of reports as necessary
May be asked to evaluate the need for new equipment and supplies
May be assigned to perform the duties of a higher classification in their absence
May be assigned to perform any and all duties as necessary