Paramedic - Part Time

City of Dickinson, Texas•Emergency Medical Services, TX

About The Position

The Paramedic provides emergency medical assessment, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) treatment, patient stabilization, and transport in a 911 EMS system. The role requires independent clinical judgment within approved medical protocols, effective teamwork with emergency response partners, and professional communication with patients, families, and receiving facilities. Personnel also help maintain ambulance and station readiness.

Requirements

Current Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Paramedic certification or licensure, maintained in good standing.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable departmental driving requirements.
Ability to maintain all required certifications, continuing education, and credentialing throughout employment.
Ability to perform the physical and cognitive demands of emergency patient care, including lifting and moving patients and equipment using approved safety practices.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and complete accurate electronic documentation.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, exercise sound clinical judgment, and work effectively in high-stress situations.
Knowledge of prehospital emergency medicine, clinical equipment, medication safety, infection prevention, and ambulance operations.
Ability to assess changing patient conditions, prioritize care, and function calmly and professionally under pressure.
Ability to recognize and report problems with vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Effective interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, coworkers, and partner agencies.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions, agency policies, medical protocols, and documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of 911 emergency medical services experience.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and safely to emergency and non-emergency assignments; assess scene safety and patient needs.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, establish treatment priorities, and deliver BLS and ALS care within current certification or licensure, medical direction, protocols, and applicable law.
Provide authorized paramedic interventions, including airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, vascular access, and resuscitation.
Operate assigned ambulances safely and assist with patient lifting, moving, packaging, transportation, and transfer of care.
Coordinate patient care with law enforcement, fire departments, first responders, mutual-aid agencies, medical control, and receiving hospitals.
Prepare accurate, timely, and complete electronic patient care reports and other required documentation.
Inspect, clean, restock, and maintain ambulances, medical equipment, medications, and supplies; promptly report deficiencies.
Follow policies for controlled-substance handling, inventory, security, documentation, and discrepancy reporting.
Communicate clearly and professionally by radio, telephone, electronically, and in person.
Participate in continuing education, skills training, quality improvement, community education, and other assigned activities.
Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of EMS facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
Carry out other job-related duties as assigned by EMS leadership.