Advanced EMS Paramedic — Life-Saving Field Care

City of Maypearl; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

City of Ferris EMS is seeking a Paramedic to maintain readiness and deliver advanced emergency medical care to the community. The role involves operating EMS equipment, driving ambulances, completing documentation, and coordinating with Medical Control.

Candidates must hold Texas DSHS EMT-P, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS preferred, and maintain certifications; strong communication and teamwork required; continuing education participation is expected.

Qualifications

• Must pass protocol exam and follow EMS protocols.
• Maintain all required certifications per City of Ferris and DPS policy.
• Attend Continuing Education (CE) courses as policy dictates.
• Strong communication, reading/writing and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with patients of varying ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Capable of safe ambulance operation and accurate patient care documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide rescue operations and advanced patient care at EMS scenes.
• Operate medical equipment and ambulance safely.
• Complete patient care and billing documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies and other EMS members.
• Maintain ambulance and equipment readiness.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Read/write

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

EMT-P (Texas DSHS)

ACLS

ITLS / PHTLS (preferred)

PEPP / PALS (preferred)

TCFP basic firefighter (preferred)

Job description

City of Ferris EMS is seeking a Paramedic to maintain readiness and deliver advanced emergency medical care to the community. The role involves operating EMS equipment, driving ambulances, completing documentation, and coordinating with Medical Control.

Candidates must hold Texas DSHS EMT-P, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS preferred, and maintain certifications; strong communication and teamwork required; continuing education participation is expected.