Paramedic I

The City of La Porte • La Porte, TX

8d

About The Position

Provides Basic and Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of both non-critically and critically ill or injured patients; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or severe bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; operates and maintains assigned Mobile Intensive Care Unit as well as EMS Headquarters; performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of pre‑hospital emergency medical care.
• Medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Advanced and basic life support and emergency medical techniques.
• Techniques of proper drug administration.
• Accepted Emergency driving techniques.
• Basic vehicle maintenance.
• All applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Infectious disease universal precautions and decontamination of ambulance and equipment.
• Ability to: Learn the geography of local area.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Prepare concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Work safely under hazardous conditions.
• Work 24 or 48 hour shifts to include weekends.
• Be on call 24 hours when necessary.
• Provide routine maintenance of vehicle and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑employees and those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain sufficient personal health and physical fitness to perform all job duties.
• A minimum of one year Emergency Medical experience preferred and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must maintain yearly CE hours within current TDSHS guidelines.
• Must exercise professional initiative to stay current with new drugs and treatment procedure guidelines.
• Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders within medical Director's discretion.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Possession of a Texas Department of State Health Services - Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate or Licensed Paramedic (LP).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, an American Heart Association - CPR Card, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate.
• Each individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of the certification period.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year Emergency Medical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Render pre‑hospital emergency medical care according to established medical protocols.
• Drive Mobile Intensive Care Units to emergency scenes, transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
• Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
• Perform a variety of emergency medical treatment services at the basic and advanced life support levels.
• Employ safe lifting and moving techniques.
• Maintain ambulance vehicle and equipment.
• Assist in training public on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) standard first aid, and emergency medical techniques.
• Participate in public health screening.
• Assist Paramedic II's in performing the full range of advanced life support functions.
• Handle radio communication during emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Perform the duties of a Paramedic II, when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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