Paramedic - 911 EMS: ALS/BLS Care & Transport

City of Dickinson, Texas; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dickinson, Texas is seeking a Paramedic to provide emergency medical assessment and advanced life support within a 911 EMS system. You will exercise independent clinical judgment, collaborate with response partners, and maintain documentation and readiness of ambulances and station facilities.

Responsibilities include rapid scene assessment, delivering BLS/ALS care, airway management, and coordination with hospitals and first responders.

Qualifications

• Current Texas DSHS Paramedic certification or licensure, in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license with meet driving requirements.
• Ability to perform physical/cognitive demands of emergency patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.
• Maintain required certifications and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls; assess scene safety and patient needs.
• Provide BLS and ALS care within protocols and licensure.
• Airway management, cardiac monitoring, medications, and vascular access.
• Safely operate ambulances and assist with patient transport and transfer of care.
• Coordinate care with law enforcement, fire, EMS, hospitals, and medical control.
• Prepare complete electronic patient care reports and documentation.
• Maintain ambulance, equipment, medications, and supplies; report deficiencies.
• Participate in continuing education, skills training, and quality improvement.

Skills

Paramedic

ALS care

BLS care

Patient assessment

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Texas paramedic certification

Job description

City of Dickinson, Texas is seeking a Paramedic to provide emergency medical assessment and advanced life support within a 911 EMS system. You will exercise independent clinical judgment, collaborate with response partners, and maintain documentation and readiness of ambulances and station facilities.

Responsibilities include rapid scene assessment, delivering BLS/ALS care, airway management, and coordination with hospitals and first responders.