Paramedic

About This Role

This Paramedic role is responsible for providing advanced life support care in emergency and non-emergency settings, leading patient assessment, performing advanced interventions, and ensuring safe transport to healthcare facilities. It demands clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments within Falls County, TX.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day, driving emergency vehicles in various road conditions
• Read map books and follow written and verbal directions for efficient and safe response
• Follow all departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures
• Use communication equipment effectively to communicate with dispatchers, EMS crews, and other organizations
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness
• Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists, assist with re-supply, decontamination, and readiness tasks
• Immediately report discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, or equipment in writing
• Provide direct patient care per Medical Director's authorization and protocols, demonstrating clinical competency
• Demonstrate physical competencies to lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in all settings
• Interact with multiple outside agencies like Police and Fire Departments, providing satisfactory customer service
• Accurately complete patient care reports, billing information, and all associated documentation in a timely manner
• Adhere to company policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Certified as a paramedic in the State of Texas
• CPR certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) for 911 areas
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read, write and interpret instructions in the English language
• Valid Texas driver's license and insurable

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED

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