Volunteer EMT, AEMT, and Paramedics - All levels

City of Friendswood • Friendswood, TX

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About The Position

The City of Friendswood is accepting volunteer EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics at all levels. The position provides basic and advanced life support and emergency medical care, operates and maintains assigned ambulances and the station, and participates in continuing education and training related to medical and industry advancements. The role also requires 24-hour availability during emergency events.

The position performs pre-hospital emergency care under established medical protocols and medical direction. It includes assessing and treating patients, providing continuing care during transport, driving ambulances, coordinating with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency service agencies, maintaining equipment and records, and participating in public education and student precepting.

Personnel must maintain required certifications and annual continuing education, stay current on drugs and treatment guidelines, and remain able to carry out standing orders within the Medical Director's discretion.

Requirements

• Possess Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Possess an ITLS Trauma Life Support certificate.
• Possess an AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS).
• Possess an AHA Pediatric Life Support Certification (PALS).
• Hold a valid Texas driver's license.
• Possess American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification.
• Have a high school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized college-level education.
• Have a minimum of one year of experience as a paramedic in a 911 system.
• Possess or acquire NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within six months.
• Qualify for and complete recertification before the end of the TDSHS certification period to remain employed.
• Maintain yearly continuing education hours within current TDSHS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Render pre-hospital emergency care according to established medical protocols.
• Perform triage and basic and advanced life support treatments; provide continuing care during transport and monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Under medical direction and prescribed standing orders, assess and treat ill and injured patients using applicable invasive and non-invasive therapies, including CPR, defibrillation, medication administration, intubation, pulmonary ventilation, blood sampling, wound care, shock control, and fracture immobilization.
• Drive ambulances to emergency scenes and transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
• Assist and coordinate with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.
• Employ safe lifting and moving techniques.
• Maintain the ambulance, equipment, and station.
• Lead and participate in public training on CPR, standard first aid, and emergency medical techniques; participate in public health education and screening.
• Act as a preceptor for EMS students.
• Handle radio communications professionally during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Keep records and logs of daily activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain yearly continuing education hours in accordance with current TDSHS guidelines.
• Stay current with new drugs and treatment procedure guidelines and maintain the ability to carry out standing orders within the Medical Director's discretion.
• Be available 24 hours during emergency events.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED