EMS Paramedic

Field Paramedic – B.24Funds for this position will be available starting 10/1/2026. Reporting directly to a Lieutenant or Commander, responsible for providing pre-hospital clinical medicine in response to 911 calls. Operates and maintains medical equipment and emergency vehicles.Examples Of Work PerformedField Paramedic – B.24Provides pre-hospital care based on Scope of CareOperates standard equipment; such as stretchers, patient care monitors and diagnostic equipmentOperates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles under normal and emergency situationsAssures vehicles are adequately stocked and in proper working orderMaintains and troubleshoots medical equipmentAssess emergency scenes and gives direction to patients, first responders, and/or bystandersUtilizes electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, electronic patient care records, and computer aid dispatching equipmentExtricates persons from vehicles, bends and lifts, and performs CPR for extended periods of timeFunctions independently once credentialed by the Medical DirectorAttends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areasWorks assigned shift, overtime when required, and attend all mandatory in-service trainingMaintains credentialing by the Medical DirectorPerforms special duties as assignedDemand Paramedic (in addition to Field Paramedic duties) – B.30Works to offset the work load of other emergent resourcesFunctions on an ambulance that is utilized for system status management stand-by before other emergency resourcesFunctions on an ambulance that is utilized for emergent calls before other emergent resources when equal distance to call for serviceFunctions on an ambulance that is utilized for non-emergent calls before other emergentParticipates in assigned community education events by providing education about EMS functions and dutiesOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – Lieutenant or CommanderDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves safely operating a motor vehicle and emergency equipment under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operatorPosition involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, lifting, climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activitiesPosition involves accessing patients on foot over rough terrain and obstaclesPosition involves hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear, understandable voicePosition involves extricating persons from vehiclesPosition involves partner to carrying equipment and patients weighing up to 225 poundsEnvironmental FactorsMay be required to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold and wet conditionsHigh-volume, fast-paced environment dealing with life-threatening situationsConstant contact with the public under duress and in crisis situationsIrregular HoursWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is requiredEssential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department directorRegular attendance is requiredMinimum QualificationsAll: High school diploma or equivalentAll: Working knowledge of EMS operations, systems, and proceduresLicenses And CertificationsRequiredAll: Certified or licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a paramedicAll: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 and 800Demand: Credentialed Williamson County EMS ParamedicRequired within thirty (30) days of employmentValid driver's licensePreferred QualificationsAll: Graduation from an accredited paramedic programAll: Associate degree in a related fieldField/Demand: One (1) year of experience as a 911 field paramedicBilingual (Spanish)Employment TestingEmployment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: YesPhysical exam: YesPsychological exam: NoAdditional: Tuberculosis, Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database clearanceSupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit our website at County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Tobacco Free Workplace PolicyWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.