Paramedic I — Frontline Life Support & Rescue

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte seeks a Paramedic to perform pre-hospital care and lead emergency medical operations across scenes and transports. You will work within a team to render both basic and advanced life support, drive MICUs, and coordinate with other agencies in high-pressure situations.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license; EMS CE hours must be kept current, and on-call shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year Emergency Medical experience preferred and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must maintain yearly CE hours within current guidelines.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License; Paramedic certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Render pre-hospital emergency medical care according to established medical protocols.
• Drive Mobile Intensive Care Units to emergency scenes and transport patients to hospitals.
• Assist and coordinate with other emergency services in rescue operations and accidents.
• Perform basic and advanced life support medical treatment.
• Maintain ambulance vehicle and equipment; ensure readiness for operations.
• Provide CPR and emergency medical techniques training when needed.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Medical terminology

Advanced life support

Drug administration

Emergency driving

Vehicle maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Infectious disease precautions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of La Porte seeks a Paramedic to perform pre-hospital care and lead emergency medical operations across scenes and transports. You will work within a team to render both basic and advanced life support, drive MICUs, and coordinate with other agencies in high-pressure situations.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license; EMS CE hours must be kept current, and on-call shifts are part of the role.