Paramedic I
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. All paramedic positions (except Relief Medic and Billing Specialist) are designated as “Emergency Essential” for purposes of civil emergencies and will be required to be available immediately before (Pre-Impact), during (Emergency) and/or after the disaster or emergency condition (Post-Impact/Recovery) to perform duties directly related to the emergency conditions, as determined by the City.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
