Paramedic - Part-Time (3616)

Waller County EMS; Hempstead, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education (CE)

Annual uniform allowance

Job summary

Waller County EMS in Hempstead, TX is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to deliver advanced life support and patient care during transport. You will assess patients, administer care within licensure, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely transfers.

This role requires a Texas EMT-Paramedic certification, CPR, valid driver's license, and the ability to work in high-stress environments. The position emphasizes documentation, equipment readiness, and adherence to HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Texas EMT-Paramedic certification required; NREMT preferred.
• Current CPR certification; ACLS/PALS preferred but not required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year experience as in-charge paramedic at a 911 service.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and assist medical personnel.
• Provide basic life support before and during transport.
• Safely transfer patient to facility and document care.
• Maintain equipment readiness and ambulance cleanliness.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate run reporting.

Skills

Professional communication

Ability to work in high-stress

Team oriented patient care

Attention to protocol

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas EMT-Paramedic certification

Current CPR certification

NREMT preferred

Tools

EMS equipment handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1134 AUSTIN STREET - HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445 Salary Range: $22.71 Hourly

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 minimum of 24 hours per month.

Benefits

• 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 requiredMinimum 1 year experience as an in-charge paramedic at a 911 service
• Current and valid Texas issued driver's license in good standing