Paramedic I
About The Position
The Paramedic I provides pre-hospital emergency care and basic and advanced life support according to established medical protocols. The position assesses and treats ill and injured people, provides continuing care while transporting patients to medical facilities, monitors and reports changes in their condition, and performs prescribed invasive and non-invasive therapies under medical direction. It also involves driving and maintaining an assigned ambulance, equipment, and station; coordinating with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency agencies; and supporting rescue operations and public education.
Requirements
- Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP) certification or Licensed Paramedic (LP).
- ITLS Trauma Life Support certificate.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support Certification (PALS).
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- High school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized college-level education.
- At least one year of experience as a paramedic in a 911 system.
- Possess or acquire NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within six months.
- Qualify and recertify before the end of the TDSHS certification period to remain employed.
- Maintain yearly continuing education hours according to current TDSHS guidelines.
- Available for 24-hour coverage during emergency events.
Responsibilities
- Render pre-hospital emergency care according to established medical protocols.
- Perform triage and basic and advanced life support treatments, provide care en route to emergency medical facilities, and monitor and report changes in patient condition.
- Under medical direction and prescribed standing orders, assess and treat patients using applicable invasive and non-invasive therapies, including CPR, defibrillation, medication administration, intubation, pulmonary ventilation, blood sampling, wound dressing, shock control, and fracture immobilization.
- Drive the ambulance to emergency scenes and transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
- Assist and coordinate with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.
- Use safe lifting and moving techniques and maintain the ambulance, equipment, and station.
- Lead and participate in public training on CPR, first aid, and emergency medical techniques, and participate in public health education and screening.
- Act as a preceptor for EMS students.
- Handle radio communications professionally during emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Keep records and logs of daily activities.
- Maintain required continuing education and stay current with drugs and treatment procedure guidelines.
- Maintain the ability to carry out standing orders within the Medical Director's discretion.
- 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
