Paramedic- Full Time
About The Position
The Paramedic is a Healthcare Professional whose primary responsibilities is responding to out of hospital emergencies. At MCHD EMS we run all Martin County 911 calls and transfers for MCHD. The paramedic must remain focused on duty and committed to Quality patient care. EMTP's must maintain a calm professional demeanor in hostile, hazardous environments safely with patient care as our Top priority. Must function independently, once credentialed by the EMS Medical Director, providing exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine based on the MCHD EMS scope of care, Policies Procedures and Protocols. Must be able to utilize electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, electronic patient care records, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Once cleared to independent duty, field Paramedics are required to take control of the scene lead coworkers, first responders' bystanders while managing medical and trauma patients. Must be able to Operate all EMS equipment make sure that the ambulances are stocked, clean and ready to respond.to all calls for service.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
- Successfully completed EMS Orientation training.
- Current Texas DSHS certification or license.
- Successful completion of AHA approved courses in BLS upon hire.
- Clear current Texas driver's license.
- 1 year 911 experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responding to out of hospital emergencies.
- Running all Martin County 911 calls and transfers for MCHD.
- Maintaining focus on duty and commitment to quality patient care.
- Maintaining a calm professional demeanor in hostile, hazardous environments safely with patient care as the top priority.
- Functioning independently, once credentialed by the EMS Medical Director, providing exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine based on the MCHD EMS scope of care, Policies Procedures and Protocols.
- Utilizing electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, and electronic patient care records.
- Having excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Taking control of the scene, leading coworkers, first responders, and bystanders while managing medical and trauma patients.
- Operating all EMS equipment.
- Ensuring ambulances are stocked, clean, and ready to respond to all calls for service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
