Paramedic - Full Time

ParamedicMartin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.The Paramedic is a healthcare professional whose primary responsibilities is responding to out of hospital emergencies. At MCHD EMS we run all Martin County 911 calls and transfers for MCHD. The paramedic must remain focused on duty and committed to quality patient care. EMTP's must maintain a calm professional demeanor in hostile, hazardous environments safely with patient care as our top priority. Must function independently, once credentialed by the EMS Medical Director, providing exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine based on the MCHD EMS scope of care, policies procedures and protocols. Must be able to utilize electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, electronic patient care records, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Once cleared to independent duty, field paramedics are required to take control of the scene lead coworkers, first responders' bystanders while managing medical and trauma patients. Must be able to operate all EMS equipment make sure that the ambulances are stocked, clean and ready to respond to all calls for service.Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred. Successfully completed EMS orientation training.Licenses/Certificates: Must have a current Texas DSHS certification or license. Successful completion of AHA approved courses in BLS upon hire. Clear current Texas driver's license.Experience: 1 year 911 experience preferred.Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.