Paramedic (Full-Time & Part-Time)

City Of Wharton (Paramedic)

To respond to medical calls and other calls to provide paramedic services involving administering advanced life support procedures to persons experiencing medical emergencies; and to transport and give basic life support to individuals requiring emergency medical attention when needed.

Receives direction from the EMS Director and/or the EMS Supervisor. May exercise lead or technical supervision over Volunteers, EMS students, EMT-Basics, and/or EMT-Intermediates.

Examples Of Important Responsibilities And Duties:

1. Remain available and respond to medical emergency alarms within the City of Wharton, as well as other areas serviced.

2. Perform Paramedic duties; administers advanced life support procedures to persons experiencing medical emergencies; administer appropriate drugs and treatments; provide basic life support procedures and transport individuals requiring medical attention as appropriate.

3. Prepare appropriate records and reports; enter information into the computer as required.

4. Check and maintain medical equipment and drug supplies within the ambulance; maintain appropriate inventory levels for materials; perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and related equipment; prepare appropriate reports on a daily basis.

5. Operate ambulance and related emergency equipment including lights, siren, and radio; transport patients to hospital safely; apply medical care to patient during transport.

6. Perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties at the station and on ambulances.

7. Respond to hazardous materials incidents and fire calls.