Paramedic

City Ambulance Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance Coverage

Vision Insurance Coverage

Life and Accidental Insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible schedule

Job summary

City Ambulance Service in Houston, Texas is hiring experienced Paramedics for full-time, rotating schedules. Earn a starting base pay of $77,096 per year, with potential to reach up to $93,856 based on experience, plus overtime opportunities and no cap on overtime.

Paramedics can make $105,248 to $128,128 per year when working 72 hours per week. Schedules include 48/96, 24/48, and Kelly shifts, with multiple station locations across Texas and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Must hold State Paramedic license (Texas or compact state).
• Minimum 2 years EMS experience preferred.
• Ability to sit, bend and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in high-stress conditions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency transport calls.
• Assess patient condition and determine treatment per local protocol.
• Provide first-aid and advanced life support as required.
• Explain procedures to patients and relay information clearly.
• Transport patients safely in an ambulance and coordinate hospital transfer.
• Document care and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Maintain crew quarters, ambulance and station locations daily.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Coordinate under stress

Stamina / physical resilience

Team communication

Patient care focus

Education

State Paramedic license (Texas/compact)

Tools

IV Pump

Ventilator

Cardiac Monitoring

Job description

Pay starting at $77,096/yr up to $93,856/yr (depending on experience) working a full-time rotating schedule.

Paramedics can make between $105,248-$128,128/year (depending on experience) by working 72 hours/week.

No Cap on Overtime.

Schedule Types Available:

48 ON/96 OFF or 24 ON/48 OFF or Kelly schedule. Schedules vary by location and are subject to change.

City Ambulance Service is rapidly expanding our operation, we have multiple station locations in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, College Station, Odessa, Midland, San Angelo, Lubbock, Temple, Killeen, Round Rock, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Livingston, Corpus Christi, etc. We are currently looking to expand our team of Paramedics here in Houston, Texas and Surrounding areas. We are currently seeking experienced, dedicated and motivated Paramedics to join our team. We are looking for team members that can provide the advanced level of patient care that our patients and partners have come to expect from City Ambulance Service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to calls for emergency and non-emergency transports.
• Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment per local protocol.
• Provide first-aid treatment and/or advanced level life support to patients.
• Clearly explain procedures to patients, give orders, and relay information to others.
• Transport patients safely in an ambulance.
• Transfer patients to the hospital or other healthcare facilities.
• Report their observations and treatment to physicians, or other healthcare facility staff.
• Document medical care given to patients in a prompt and effective manner.
• Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use.
• Maintain and clean crew quarters, ambulance and station locations daily.

Qualifications:

• Ability to sit, bend and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from ground to waist level.
• Ability to coordinate activities closely with others in stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate Verbal / Written English.
• Ability to take direction and adapt to changing situations/job duties.
• Experience with MICU level transports including IV Pump / Ventilator / Cardiac Monitoring.
• State of Texas (or other compact state) Paramedic license REQUIRED.
• 2 Years experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred.

Expected Pay Per Year:

• $77,096/yr up to $93,856/yr (depending on experience) working a full-time rotating schedule.
• Paramedics can make between $105,248-$128,128/year (depending on experience) by working 72 hours/week.
• No Cap on Overtime.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off / PTO.
• Medical Insurance Coverage.
• Dental Insurance Coverage Save and continue.
• Vision Insurance Coverage.
• Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Long-Term Stability / Advancement Opportunities.
• 401(k) with matching.

Job Type:

Full-time.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Work Location:

On the road.