Paramedic (Part-time)

Chambers County • Chambers County, TX

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About The Position

The Paramedic works independently after being credentialed by the Medical Director and provides pre-hospital clinical medicine within the Department’s Scope of Care. Once cleared for independent duty, the Paramedic manages medical and trauma patients and directs co-workers, first responders, and bystanders. The role includes assessing emergency scenes, operating EMS vehicles in normal and emergency conditions, and maintaining, troubleshooting, cleaning, and preparing medical equipment and vehicles for response. The Paramedic also operates standard equipment such as stretchers, cots, patient care monitors, and diagnostic equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of prior emergency medical services response experience in a 911 system.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency care principles and techniques, equipment, diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certification or licensure as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services, without state sanctions or disciplinary restrictions.
• Ability to obtain appropriate NIMS certifications, including 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800, and HazMat Awareness Level training.
• Maintain certificates, licenses, and continuing education as required by local, state, and federal government.
• Submit to a physical examination and drug testing before commencing employment if conditionally selected.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital clinical care within the Department’s Scope of Care.
• Manage medical and trauma patients after being cleared for independent duty.
• Direct co-workers, first responders, and bystanders.
• Assess emergency scenes.
• Operate EMS vehicles under normal and emergency conditions.
• Operate stretchers, cots, patient care monitors, and standard diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment.
• Keep equipment and vehicles clean and ready for response.
• Maintain required certificates, licenses, and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED