Field Paramedic

EMS

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• Renders both emergency pre-hospital care and care in connection with inter-facility transfers in accordance with the department’s medical protocols.
• Transports the ill and injured to appropriate institutions of medical care.
• Observe, record, and report the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to receiving facility in a timely manner.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions.
• Responds to all requests for service within identified time standards.
• Maintains stations in an orderly and clean fashion.
• Monitors communication equipment to main contact with the communications center
• Responds to direction from the Communications Center
• Reports equipment malfunctions as required.
• Be available for overtime, on call, and PR Events
• Participating in ongoing education opportunities
• Collaborate with other crew members and other responding agency personnel on patient care issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Use of the English language, both spoken and written
• Understanding of office computer hardware (i.e.: PC’s, tablets, laptops, copier, printer, fax) and software (i.e.: Microsoft Office, EMR, email, internet)
• Understanding of radio and paging equipment
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must possess good customer service and people skills.
• Must possess positive, team-oriented attitude.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Texas EMT-Paramedic Certification required; License preferred.
• No Experience Required; 1-2 years 911 experience preferred.
• FP-C or CCP-C Preferred
• AHA CPR Provider Certification Required
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of PCHD.

• 48/96 work Schedule
• $73,446 to $91,783 based on years of experience.