EMS - ALL LEVELS - PRN

Job Title

EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics

Job Description

EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics for League City provide immediate response to 911 calls and, as the first healthcare provider at the scene of emergency situations, evaluate these emergencies and provide medical care to the sick and injured. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position, where you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.

Job Functions

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

1. Provide citizens of League City and surrounding communities with emergency medical care and transportation to hospitals
2. Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in MVAs, rescue operations, and other emergency situations
3. Documents all medical calls and medical treatment provided in ESO Solutions system
4. Receive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management Staff
5. Provides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include Basic Life, Advanced Life, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support activities, up to current Texas State certification level
6. For certified Paramedics: administers intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications
7. Assess/evaluate patient condition, determines course of treatment, and performs advanced procedures if necessary
8. Continually monitor patient condition, changing course of treatment as needed
9. Communicate clearly and appropriately when utilizing the Department's communication equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations
10. Maintains equipment; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies; and cleans the fire station
11. Drive MICU units to scenes and/or transports patients to receiving facilities
12. Will work an 11 hour, 14 hour, or 24 hour shift or be held in overtime as it pertains to scheduling needs for unit coverage, that can include holidays and weekends
13. Performs related work as required
14. Acceptable emergency driving techniques
15. Ability to learn geography of response area
16. Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders under the medical director's discretion

Qualifications

For EMT and AEMT applicants: At least six (6) months of Emergency Medical Service 911-experience, preferred

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Completion of Texas DSHS EMT or AEMT
• Each individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification period
• Must maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelines
• Valid Texas Driver's License

For Paramedic applicants: At least 1 year of Emergency Medical Service 911-experience, preferred. Applicants will also be required to pass League City's Protocol written exam and oral scenario within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain authorization annually to work under this protocol while employed by the City.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Completion of TDHS EMT-P or LP
• Each individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification period.
• Must maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelines
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Medical equipment and inventory.
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Ability to:

• Assess and diagnose patients with medical complaints.
• Remain calm and customer focused during highly stressful situations
• Identify mechanical issues with the ambulance and medical equipment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries