Paramedic Positions - on County EMS

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DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

POSITION: PARAMEDIC (Up to 4 FULL-TIME and 10 PRN STAFF)

(Please note on application whether Full-time, Part-time or Both)

JOB SUMMARY: Provides optimal emergency medical service at immediate scene

of injury of medical crisis. Performs under stress and takes charge in

life-threatening situations in order to stabilize a patient or save a life.

Maintains proper records, computes charges, and maintains good working

relationships with hospitals, doctors and fellow employees. Takes care of

equipment, vehicles and EMS stations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responds to crises in an orderly manner

Operates emergency vehicles

Assesses problems & alerts dispatcher if more help is needed

Initiates EMS disaster plan in the event of a major disaster

Examines patients & determines the nature & extend of injuries

Implements basic & advanced life support according to standing orders &

state guidelines

Stabilizes patient before transporting to emergency room

Monitors patient during transport

Assist in vehicle crash extrication

Completes necessary forms, reports, etc.

Maintain unit and EMS station

Coordinates efforts with public safety personnel

Operates two-way radios and related equipment

Prepares and presents health and safety education programs for the public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to:

assess accident and emergency scenes

to lift 100 pounds

operate EMS vehicles and equipment

extricate persons from vehicles

handle gurneys ? Must be able to handle extreme stress in crisis situation

bend and lift and to perform CPR for extended periods

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Works in inclement weather, including extreme heat and cold

Operates emergency vehicles in heavy traffic at high speeds

Work schedules vary from 24 hours on and 48 hours off to 4 consecutive 12

hour shifts

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED

Must be certified or licensed (licensed preferred) by Texas Department of

Health as a Paramedic

Valid Texas driver’s license

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of emergency care and ability

to provide such care under adverse conditions

Skills in oral and written communication

Ability to operate EMS vehicles and equipment

Six months of EMS experience as an ALS provider required; one year

experience preferred

Pre-employment drug testing required of all applicants

SALARY: approximately $40,000.00 annually

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A on County application must be received by

the Human Resources Department, 710 Main, Second Floor, town, TX

78626, by 5 p.m. January 7, 2000. Phone 943-1625; Resumes alone are not

sufficient. Electronic submission of applications will be accepted by

electronic mail to: jwillingham@... with follow-up of original via

mail. Applications may be picked up at the Human Resources office at the

above listed address or they may be downloaded from the on County

Web Page at www.williamson-county.org/hr. Applicants will need to pick up a

hiring process information packet upon submission of completed application.

on County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,

national origin, age, gender or disability.

Jeffery L. , B.S., NREMT-P

Director of Operations

on County EMS

jhayes@...