Paramedic

City Of League City•League City, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedics for League City provide immediate response to 911 calls and, as the first healthcare provider at the scene of emergency situations, evaluate these emergencies and provide medical care to the sick and injured. This is an "emergency essential" position, requiring you to be available immediately before, during, and after emergency conditions or disasters, to perform duties directly related to the emergency conditions, as determined by the City. Additionally, this is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position, where you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.

Requirements

At least one (1) to three (3) years of Emergency Medical Service experience
Required to pass League City's Protocol written exam and oral scenario within three (3) months of date of hire and maintain authorization annually to work under this protocol while employed by the City
Completion of TDHS EMT-P or LP
Each individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification period.
Must maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelines
Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Knowledge of: Medical equipment and inventory.
Knowledge of: English grammar, spelling, punctuation
Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in: Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Skill in: Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to: Assess and diagnose patients with medical complaints.
Ability to: Remain calm and customer focused during highly stressful situations
Ability to: Identify mechanical issues with the ambulance and medical equipment
Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to: Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to: Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life support training preferred

Responsibilities

Provide citizens of League City and surrounding communities with emergency medical care and transportation to hospitals
Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in MVAs, rescue operations, and other emergency situations
Documents all medical calls and medical treatment provided in ESO Solutions system
Receive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management Staff
Exercise functional supervision over lower-level certified partners, PRN personnel, and other providers, as needed
Provides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include Basic Life, Advanced Life, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support activities
Administers intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications
Assess/evaluate patient condition, determines course of treatment, and performs advanced procedures if necessary
Continually monitor patient condition, changing course of treatment as needed
Maintains equipment; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies; and cleans the fire station
Drive MICU units to scenes and/or transports patients to receiving facilities
Must be able to work shift calendar that includes a four shift rotation with debit day to equal a 48-hour work week, including holidays and weekends
Performs related work as required
Acceptable emergency driving techniques
Ability to learn geography of response area
Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders under the medical director's discretion