Paramedic (Part-time)

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

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Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years prior Emergency Medical Services response experience in a 911 system
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care and equipment; including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation

Special Requirements

• Maintains certificates, licenses, and continuing education as required by local, state, and federal government
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Must be certified or licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Paramedic (must not have state sanctions or disciplinary restrictions)

Job Summary and Principle Duties

• Functions independently, once credentialed by the Medical Director, providing exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine based on the Departments Scope of Care.
• Once cleared to independent duty, field paramedics are required to manage medical and trauma patients, direct co-workers, first responders and bystanders;
• Must be able to maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment as well as keep equipment and vehicle clean and response ready.
• Ability to assess emergency scenes.
• Operate EMS vehicles under normal and emergency conditions.
• Operate standard equipment; such as stretchers, cots, patient care monitors, and standard diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years prior Emergency Medical Services response experience in a 911 system
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care and equipment; including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation

Special Requirements

• Maintains certificates, licenses, and continuing education as required by local, state, and federal government
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Must be certified or licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Paramedic (must not have state sanctions or disciplinary restrictions)

Ability to Obtain

• Appropriate NIMS certifications, including 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800; HazMat Awareness Level training.
• Any applicant conditionally selected for this position will be required to submit to a physical and drug testing, before commencing employment

Miscellaneous Information

Chambers County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.