Functions independently, once credentialed by the EMS Director/Chief, providing exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine based on the Departments Protocols and Scope of Care. 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 manage medical and trauma patients, direct co-workers, first responders and bystanders. Must be able to maintain and trouble shoot medical equipment as well as keep equipment and vehicle clean and response ready.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Report for duty on time and when assigned.
• Maintain good physical condition and personal hygiene.
• Ability to assess emergency scenes.
• Lift 150 pounds with assistances.
• Operate EMS vehicles under normal and emergency conditions.
• Operate standard equipment; such as stretchers, cardiac monitors and standard diagnostic equipment.
• Assist in extrication of persons from vehicles, bend and lift and perform CPR for extended periods of time.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Work regularly assigned shifts, overtime when required and attend all mandatory in-service training.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Must possess thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of emergency care at the basic and advance levels. Must be able to provide emergency care at the Paramedic level under adverse conditions. Must be system credentialed (as required by the EMS Director/Chief) within 60 days of hire date. Preferred 1 year 911 experience. Preferred TCFP Certification.

The City of Port Aransas is EOE.

For an application, call (361) 749-4111 or you can download the application from the City of Port Aransas website at www.cityofportaransas.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Paramedic License (Preferred)
• Paramedic Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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