EMT - Basic/Advanced/Paramedic (PRN)

Moore County Hospital District; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas County and District Retirement

170% retirement match

Job summary

Moore County Hospital District in Dumas, Texas, seeks a qualified Paramedic to deliver emergency care under local protocol and EMS oversight. You will perform rapid assessments, administer treatments, and document patient care using hospital and EMS systems.

The ideal candidate holds Texas Paramedic Certification with ACLS, PEPP or PALS, and BLS CPR. A Texas Class C license and clean driving record are required for compassionate, high‑quality emergency services.

Qualifications

• Completion of Paramedic training from an accredited college or technical school and Texas Paramedic Certification Required.
• ACLS, and PEPP and/or PALS certification are required or recommended.
• BLS for Healthcare CPR certification must be valid.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read, analyze and follow protocols and to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency health care services to patients per local protocol under EMS Director guidance.
• Performs patient care duties and other tasks in support of quality service and patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to compute medication calculations and operate computer systems for patient care reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Medical calculations

Computer literacy

Map reading

Safe driving

Education

Paramedic certification (Texas)

ACLS certification

PEPP and/or PALS certification

BLS for Healthcare CPR

Texas Class C driver's license

Job description

Moore County Hospital District (MCHD), located in Dumas, Texas, is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving Moore County and the surrounding areas. Our team of compassionate physicians, employees, and volunteers is committed to delivering the highest quality care in a hometown-friendly environment.

Come be apart of the group that was named 2023 EMS Agency of The Year!!!

In 2024 and 2025, MCHD was honored as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, a recognition awarded to only 100 out of 1,366 critical access hospitals nationwide.

Additionally, our Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was recognized as a Best Performing Nursing Home for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 periods, placing in the top 5% of over 15,000 nursing homes evaluated.

MCHD is proud to provide comprehensive healthcare services to residents across six counties, ensuring accessible and exceptional care for our broader community.

We invite dedicated professionals to join our award-winning team and contribute to our mission of exceptional care.

Benefits offered will include:

• Texas County and District Retirement System at 170% match!!

SUMMARY: Provides emergency health care services to patients per local protocol under the direction of local medical control and the EMS Director by performing patient care and other duties, as assigned, in support of the District’s overall mission of quality service and patient care.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of Paramedic training from an accredited college or technical school and, State of Texas Paramedic Certification Required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS: Certification as a Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services, and valid, current ACLS, and PEPP and/or PALS certification. Certification as a National Registered Paramedic or working toward certification also recommended, but not required. Must have a valid BLS for Healthcare CPR certification. Must have a valid, current Texas Class C (or higher) driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read, analyze, and follow protocols, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations, and the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Verbal communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, family members, customers, groups of managers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement common to medicine, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and ability to compute medication calculations. Ability to efficiently use a computer to enter patient care reports and use other software. Ability to read a map and follow directions. Ability to safely drive an ambulance or other vehicle.