Paramedic

It is Hemphill County Hospital District's mission to serve the region's health needs through exceptional care in a compassionate environment by dedicated professionals. Our focus is on relationships and community-centered healthcare- all aimed at improving the overall health, wellness, and quality of life of our neighbors.We believe every role has an impact on our patients lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We recognize and support each individual's unique talents and skills in a collaborative atmosphere. We are looking for a dedicated professional like you to be a part of our HCHD EMS team as a Paramedic!We are open to all applications for positions at all EMS campuses (Canadian, TX, Pampa, TX, Groom, TX, McLean, TX). We are hiring for all shifts, including full-time, part-time, and PRN. This is an ongoing job application.HCHD EMS Department provides a broad range of services to aid in the response, screening and treatment of medical conditions and emergent injuries. A few responsibilities of the Paramedic include:Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;Administering basic and restricted advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital and in apre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards;Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques;Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards;Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;Maintaining order at scenes, possibly to include crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends;Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other required forms/documents in a competent and timelyfashion; and,Other duties as may be assigned by direct supervisor or his/her designee.Education/ Certifications/ Licenses Requirements:A minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school educationThe employee must have and maintain a current state (Texas) Paramedic credentialThe employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS certificationEVOC training (both must be completed within 6 months of hire)And other certifications as required.Minimum Experience, Abilities Required and Special Requirements:This position requires at least one year of experience as a Paramedic.The employee must possess basic working knowledge of computers, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.Benefits:At Hemphill County Hospital District, we offer a customizable benefits package to meet you and your family needs. We offer Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and an Employer Matched Pension Plan- just to name a few of the many benefits we offer to eligible employees.Company Policy:Hemphill County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Hemphill County Hospital District.Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.JOB REQUIREMENTSEducationMinimumHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent.Maintain a current State of Texas Paramedic certification as a condition of employment.PreferredWork ExperienceMinimumThe employee must possess basic working knowledge of computers, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.Preferred1 year experience as a paramedicLicenses & CertificationsMinimumMaintain American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS certification as a condition of employment.Maintain Paramedic certification as a condition of employment.The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.Must meet all of the requirements for Paramedic position with Hemphill County Hospital District.EVOC training (all must be completed with 6 months of hirePreferredRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesConsistent availability to work 24-hour shifts as scheduled as a regular non- exempt employee.Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skillsOther Requirements:Must convey a professional demeanorMust be able to act calmly and efficiently in a busy or stressful situationAbility to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone, and in writingAdheres to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearanceMust be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers and peersAGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only)Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients.Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriateboxes below. Next,XInfants (Birth – 11 months)XAdolescent (13 – 19 years)XToddlers (1 – 3 years)XYoung Adult (20 – 40 years)XPreschool (4 – 5 years)XMiddle Adult (41 – 65 years)XSchool Age (6 – 12 years)XOlder Adult (Over 65 years)JOB FUNCTIONSReview the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSIndicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations maybe made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Physical Demand LevelOccasionalUp to 33% of the timeFrequent34%-66% of the timeConstant67%-100% of the timeSedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum andoccasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.Up to 10#NegligibleNegligibleLight: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.Up to 25#Up to 10# orrequires significant walking or standing, or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controlsNegligible orconstant push/pull of items of negligible weightMedium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25pounds.20-50#10-25#Negligible-10#Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequentlifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.50-100#25-50#10-20#XVery Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequentlifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.Over 100#Over 50#Over 20#List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position:Occasionally equals 1%-33%; frequently equals 34%-66%; and continuously equals 67%-100% of a typical work day.STANDING/WALKING: Frequently too continuously when responding to calls. Standing or walking is optional while at rest at the facility. This usually includes: going to and from the emergency vehicle, getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances, as emergency vehicles are allowed to get as close to the location as possible. However, the employee must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility or outside in remote rocky areas. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, rocks, etc. The individual must be able to go up and down slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation.Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc.SITTING: Frequently when responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation.LIFTING AND CARRYING: Frequently required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten (10) pound and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights scaled at above 100 pounds or more. Employees will need to lift and carry, with one team member, adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed ora chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long back boards, etc., and then efficiently and safely move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high range category would be 5-foot tall, 10-inch diameter oxygen cylinders, and medical equipment boxes. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to 113 pounds. The medical equipment boxes can weigh approximately fifty pounds or more.BENDING AND STOOPING: Frequently throughout a work shift the employee will be required to bend in a range of1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the individual to work in a range of 35 to 65 degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient, lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 180 minutes or more depending on hospital destination. During any given call, the provider may bend and/ or stoop 1 to 15 times per incident.CROUCHING AND KNEELING: Frequently, crouching and kneeling may be performed when on the scene picking up equipment or assisting patients. The actual number of times this is done depends on the particular incident but may be up to 15 times for a duration up to 30 minutes or greater.CLIMBING: Occasionally, this is required when climbing steps up and down with a patient on a stretcher or other device, and when entering or exiting the emergency vehicle. Generally, the climbing would require that the employee be lifting and carrying heavy objects such as a stretcher or other device with a patient on it. Balancing may be required when backing down staircases or inclines.REACHING: Frequently to continuously throughout the work shift in order to review monitoring equipment, operate communication equipment, administer oxygen and operate equipment. The employee may also be required to reach in precarious positions, such as in a vehicle, which has been crushed in an accident, or in other confined spaces. If working inside the ambulance en route to a medical facility, the employee will need to reach to access the patient and supplies. Reaching will involve partial to full extension of the arms.PUSHING AND PULLING: Frequently the activities that would require the most force in pushing and pulling is when removing or returning a gurney to the emergency vehicle with and without a patient on the gurney. The weight required to push/pull will vary, depending on the weight on the gurney. Slight pushing will be required if the employee is performing CPR, which can require repetitive pushing and may range from a few minutes to hours. Pushing and pulling is required when operating and closing vehicle doors.HANDLING OR GRASPING: Continuously, while working at any given location, continual bilateral gross manipulation is performed in this position. This may be involved when: opening/closing doors; and using, handling, carrying and /or operating medical equipment boxes that may weigh approximately fifty (50) pounds or more, such as stretcher rails, various handles attached to equipment, and tools. The arm and hand must be able to perform all types of positions, including supination and pronation. Hyperextension, extension and flexion of the fingers will be involved, ulnar and radial deviation, abduction and adduction of the hand and wrist will be required. A wide variety of grasping will be required, such as cylindrical grasping, palmer grasping, hook grasping, tip grasping and lateral and spherical grasping.HAZARDS: The employee, when responding to emergencies, can be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers. At all time the employee is expected to adhere to all applicable policies and procedures concerning safety and the prevention of contamination and infection due to bloodborne pathogens.OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMaintain balance and strength in awkward positions;Speak clearly, even under stressful circumstances;Accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English;Respond physically with speed;Speak at proper volumes for appropriate situations; andMust get along with others.MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITIONHandle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function calmly, coolly and collectedly under all types of stressful situations;Get along well with diverse personalities.Communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect;Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations;Work smoothly and professionally win an environment where teamwork is essential;Analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations;Work independently with minimal supervision for assigned tasks;Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines;Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, Fire/EMS, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community;Understand and follow federal, state and local laws, and EMS policies, procedures and rules;Follow orders;Remember and apply concepts, knowledge and principles; andAppropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnessesDISCLAIMERThe information provided in this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of employees assigned to this position.Management has the sale discretion to add or modify the duties of the position and to designate other functions at any time. This position description is not an employment agreement or contract.Reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions may be made for individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hemphill-County-Hospital-District