Lead Paramedic – Emergency Medical Specialist

Chambers County; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers County is seeking paramedics to deliver pre-hospital clinical medicine in a 911 EMS setting. Once credentialed by the Medical Director, you will independently manage medical and trauma patients, direct colleagues and bystanders, and ensure readiness of equipment and vehicles.

You must maintain Texas Paramedic certification/licensure and meet all training requirements, including NIMS and HazMat awareness as applicable. Integrity and patient care come first in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years prior EMS response experience in a 911 system.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency care and equipment, including diagnosis, treatment and transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine once credentialed by the Medical Director.
• Manage medical and trauma patients, direct co-workers, first responders and bystanders.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment and keep vehicles clean and response ready.
• Assess emergency scenes.
• Operate EMS vehicles under normal and emergency conditions.
• Operate standard equipment such as stretchers, cots, patient care monitors, and diagnostic gear.

Skills

EMS field experience

Scene assessment

Team direction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paramedic certification (Texas DoH)

Job description

Chambers County is seeking paramedics to deliver pre-hospital clinical medicine in a 911 EMS setting. Once credentialed by the Medical Director, you will independently manage medical and trauma patients, direct colleagues and bystanders, and ensure readiness of equipment and vehicles.

You must maintain Texas Paramedic certification/licensure and meet all training requirements, including NIMS and HazMat awareness as applicable. Integrity and patient care come first in this role.