EMS Paramedic

Job DetailsJob Location: HAMILTON, TX 76531JOB SUMMARY:    

Responds to emergency calls and facilitates patient transfers.
Provides essential first aid and medical care to patients in emergency situations, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Communicates vital patient information to dispatch and maintains accurate patient care records in compliance with ambulance service protocols.
Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained in optimal working condition to support efficient operations.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emergency Vehicle Operation and Maintenance

Safely operates emergency vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and best practices for emergency response.
Ensures the safe and efficient transport of critically ill or injured patients to medical facilities or designated locations, following all safety protocols.
Performs daily checks and cleaning of the ambulance and medical equipment to ensure optimal performance and readiness.
Reports necessary maintenance or repairs to the supervisor to ensure vehicle and equipment reliability.

Advanced Emergency Medical Care

Leads in the safe extraction of patients from challenging environments, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment, while prioritizing the patient’s injuries and safety.
Administers advanced life support (ALS) measures, including airway management, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and cardiac monitoring, in accordance with protocols and scope of practice.
Provides emotional support to patients while ensuring respect for their rights, beliefs, and dignity during emergency care.
Delivers care tailored to the specific needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, utilizing knowledge of their growth and development stages.
Accurately assesses and interprets clinical data across all age groups, identifying critical care needs and applying appropriate interventions as defined by departmental and state protocols.

Patient Documentation and Communication

Conducts thorough patient assessments, collecting pertinent information through interviews and clinical evaluations, and relays critical data to dispatch or the receiving medical facility via radio.
Completes detailed patient care reports and documentation in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy for medical records and compliance with legal and billing requirements.
Collects patient information required for billing processes to ensure accurate financial documentation.
Ensures all reports, forms, and documentation are completed with accuracy and submitted promptly.

Equipment and Supply Management

Restocks medical supplies and medications after each call to maintain full readiness for the next response.
Regularly inspects medical supplies for expiration and ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition to deliver effective patient care.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and healthcare policies.
Promotes positive relationships with the community and other emergency services personnel, including law enforcement, fire services, and hospital staff, to ensure collaborative and effective patient care.
Follows all safety guidelines, regulations, and protocols established by the healthcare system and relevant governing bodies.
Ensures the ambulance and station are maintained in a clean and operational state to support efficient emergency response.
Adheres to standard operating procedures, protocols, and best practices to ensure the highest level of patient care and safety.
 
QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Personal job-related skills:  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the operation of emergency medical vehicles and equipment.
Strong ability to comply with hospital, local, and state regulations in the provision of emergency medical care.

Licensure, registry or certification:  

Current certification as a Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services, along with a valid driver's license.

Experience
Preferred Work Experience:

One year of experience in an emergency medical environment.

Required Training:

AHA CPR certification.    

Physical and mental requirements 

This position involves intermittent walking, sitting, and standing, as well as bending, stooping, and reaching.
The role requires the ability to lift up to 150 lbs and to push, pull, and carry patients using appropriate equipment.
In certain situations, the ability to work at heights, travel long distances, and perform under stress or in potentially hostile environments is required.