Paramedic - Full-Time (3615)

Waller County EMS; Hempstead, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching up to 6%

Paid time off

Continuing education (CE)

Annual uniform allowance

Job summary

Waller County EMS is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic to provide advanced life support, transport patients, and work within a high-stress EMS environment in Hempstead, TX. Must hold Texas DSHS Paramedic Certification and a valid Texas driver’s license; NREMT preferred but not required.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience as an in-charge paramedic at a 911 service, CPR certification, and compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Texas DSHS Paramedic Certification required.
• Current CPR certification (AHA) required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an in-charge paramedic at a 911 service.
• Texas driver’s license in good standing required.
• NREMT preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care and transportation.
• Administer prompt BLS care before and during transport.
• Handle patient carefully during transfer to ambulance.
• Transport patient to medical facility safely and efficiently.
• Communicate professionally with staff and managers.
• Adhere to company protocols, procedures, and safety policies.
• Maintain ambulance equipment and perform routine inventory/testing.
• Document patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy requirements.
• Operate and drive ambulance in a safe manner following driving guidelines.

Skills

Paramedic

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas DSHS Paramedic Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1134 AUSTIN STREET - HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445

Salary Range: $75,860.54 Salary/year

Duties and Responsibilities

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. Provide appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, and national standards of practice.

• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
• Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
• Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
• Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.
• Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
• Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps (a minimum of 125lbs).
• Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
• Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
• Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
• Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
• Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
• In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings.
• In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.
• Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.
• Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.
• Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.
• Orders supplies and equipment from Supply to replenish ambulance inventories as needed.
• Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
• Must maintain patient/customer privacy per HIPAA.
• Must be able to function in a high stress environment.
• Must be able to function in a high call volume service with the possibility of very little to no rest time.
• Must be able to work a 48/96 schedule.

Benefits

• Medical insurance — 100% paid for the employee
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching up to 6%
• Paid time off
• Continuing education (CE) opportunities provided
• Annual uniform allowance

License/Certification

• Texas Driver's License (Required)
• Texas DSHS Paramedic Certification (Required)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• TEXAS STATE certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements. NREMT preferred but not required
• Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association. ACLS, PALS preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year experience as an in-charge paramedic at a 911 service
• Current and valid Texas issued driver's license in good standing