Relief Paramedic

City of La Porte, Texas•La Porte, TX

38d•$20

About The Position

To administer Advanced and Basic life support and emergency medical techniques; to serve as a relief medic team member on a Mobile Intensive Care Unit.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of pre‑hospital emergency medical care.
Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Knowledge of advanced and basic life support and emergency medical techniques.
Knowledge of techniques of proper drug administration.
Knowledge of accepted Emergency driving techniques.
Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
Knowledge of all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Ability to learn the geography of local area, including area hospitals, city service boundaries and roadways, and the major streets of Pasadena, Deer Park, and Baytown.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive written reports.
Ability to work safely under hazardous conditions.
Ability to work 24 hour shifts to include weekends.
Ability to be on call 24 hours when necessary.
Ability to provide routine maintenance of vehicle and equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑employees and those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain sufficient personal health and physical fitness to perform all job duties.
Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License
Possession of a Texas Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certificate or Licensed Paramedic (LP).
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, an American Heart Association - CPR Card, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate.
Must make a minimum of 70% on every sub-scale of the Texas Department of Health EMT-P evaluation examination.
A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year Emergency Medical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Render pre‑hospital emergency medical care according to established medical protocols.
Drive Mobile Intensive Care Units to emergency scenes, transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Perform a variety of emergency medical treatment services at the basic and advanced life support levels.
Provide emergency medical care following prescribed protocols including, but not limited to, all skills contained within the Department of Transportation manual of knowledge objective for Paramedics.
Employ safe lifting and moving techniques.
Maintain ambulance vehicle and equipment.
Assist in training public on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) standard first aid, and emergency medical techniques.
Participate in public health screening.
Assist Paramedic I's and II's in performing the full range of advanced life support functions.
Handle radio communication during emergency and non‑emergency situations.
Perform related duties as assigned.