Salary: $24.65 - $28.95 HourlyLocation : League City, TXJob Type: PRN- As NeededJob Number: FY202500005Department: EMSOpening Date: 01/07/2025FLSA: Non-Exempt Job DescriptionEMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics for League City provide immediate response to 911 calls and, as the first healthcare provider at the scene of emergency situations, evaluate these emergencies and provide medical care to the sick and injured. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position, where you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.Essential Job FunctionsThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Provide citizens of League City and surrounding communities with emergency medical care and transportation to hospitalsAssist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in MVAs, rescue operations, and other emergency situationsDocuments all medical calls and medical treatment provided in ESO Solutions systemReceive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management StaffProvides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include Basic Life, Advanced Life, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support activities, up to current Texas State certification levelFor certified Paramedics: administers intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medicationsAssess/evaluate patient condition, determines course of treatment, and performs advanced procedures if necessaryContinually monitor patient condition, changing course of treatment as neededCommunicate clearly and appropriately when utilizing the Department's communication equipment in emergency and non-emergency situationsMaintains equipment; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies; and cleans the fire stationDrive MICU units to scenes and/or transports patients to receiving facilitiesWill work an 11 hour, 14 hour, or 24 hour shift or be held in overtime as it pertains to scheduling needs for unit coverage, that can include holidays and weekendsPerforms related work as requiredAcceptable emergency driving techniquesAbility to learn geography of response areaMust maintain ability to carry out standing orders under the medical director's discretion Minimum QualificationsFor EMT and AEMT applicants: At least six (6) months of Emergency Medical Service 911-experience, preferredRequired Licenses or CertificationsCompletion of Texas DSHS AEMTEach individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification periodMust maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelinesValid Texas Driver's LicenseFor Paramedic applicants: At least 1 year of Emergency Medical Service 911-experience, preferred. Applicants will also be required to pass League City's Protocol written exam and oral scenario within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain authorization annually to work under this protocol while employed by the City.Required Licenses or CertificationsCompletion of TDHS EMT-P or LPEach individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification period.Must maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelinesValid Texas Driver's LicensePreferred Licenses or CertificationsAdvanced Cardiac Life Support certification Supplemental InformationKSA's and Physical RequirementsKnowledge of:Medical equipment and inventory.English grammar, spelling, punctuationModern office procedures, methods and computer equipmentSkill in:Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationshipsPerforming a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different natureAbility to:Assess and diagnose patients with medical complaints.Remain calm and customer focused during highly stressful situationsIdentify mechanical issues with the ambulance and medical equipmentCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic filesMaintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundariesNo Benefits01 Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? Yes No 02 Do you have a DSHS EMT, AEMT, EMT-P, or LP certification? Yes No Required Question
City of League City, TX