Advanced EMT/Paramedics

Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 is currently searching for dedicated, highly motivated Advanced EMT's/Paramedics who want to make a difference in our community by joining our team.

Full-Time

Why Work Here?

Flexible Scheduling (48/96 shift or peak hour scheduling), progressive clinical guidelines, excellent benefits (employer paid health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability, Texas County and District Retirement System, paid time off and sick time)

Starting Pay

· Paramedic $22.73 hr

· Advanced EMT $18.89 hr

Minimum Qualifications:

· Emergency Medical Technician

· Current Texas Department of State Health Services EMT certification; Current and valid State Driver's License; Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications for: Basic Life Support; NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.

· Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

· Current Texas Department of State Health Services Advanced EMT certification; Current and valid State Driver's License; Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications for: Basic Life Support; NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.

· Paramedic

· Current Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic licensure or certification; Current and valid State Driver's License; Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications for: BCLS, ACLS, PALS; Current PHTLS or trauma life support certification; NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.

Essential Job Functions

Delivery of excellence in clinical care to patients in the critical care transport realm, while ensuring the practice of safety to the highest. Displays an active role as a clinical team member from an ‘ownership’ (not ‘renter’) mindset and accepts responsibility and accountability for such.

· Clinical Excellence

· Provide clinical excellence in patient care during all phases of the transport from initial contact until care is relinquished to appropriate team members of the accepting medical facility. Delivery of this practice is accomplished by acquiring and maintaining a strong knowledge base in emergency practice.

· Acquire and maintain extensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and protocols related to BCESD 3 EMS Division.

· Acquire and maintain the ability to assist in stabilizing and managing patients through all phases of transport.

· Transport Crew Member Involvement

• Actively participate in Pre and Post Transport Briefings with all team members which may include communication specialists.
• Active participant in public education programs and public relations functions.
• Maintains a readiness to transport culture, ensuring restocking of bags and ambulance, clean and operational equipment, timely shift checks and briefings, while always demonstrating a safe approach to all environments.

· Quality, Credentialing, and Regulatory Readiness.

· Completes all transport records and documents per BCESD 3 policy which includes accurate documentation of the patient condition and care provided according to established standards and guidelines.

· Maintains licensure, certifications, immunizations, and educational requirements.

· Actively participates in quality management programs and ensures constant state of regulatory readiness.

Initial and continuing education

· Active participant demonstrating competency in all training, which may include advanced skills and procedures approved by Medical Director, protocol testing, case reviews, initial training for new medical equipment and/or procedures, clinical rotations or clinical simulations, and lecture deliveries.

· Maintains excellence in knowledge surrounding use of equipment and supplies associated with the department, appropriate to certification / licensure level

· Provide assistance in professional growth of new employees serving as a Field Training Officer or preceptor.

· Human Resource Management

· A professional image will be displayed while representing BCESD 3 which will include a positive customer approach, professional and neat appearance, a cooperative / team oriented working relationships, effective and open communication, and utilization of the proper channels for dialogue

· Shared Governance

· Active participant in regular safety, education, quality, and outreach committee activity

· Active participant in quality, educational and patient follow-up activities

· Expense Management

· Helps initiate resolution for BCESD 3 goals as outline by leadership

· Provides input on capital expenditure plans to support medical needs for the department. Displays excellent stewardship regarding OT, medical supplies, operational items, and completion of all transport / billing paperwork in a timely manner.

· Assures proper use, maintenance and repair of medical equipment and medical supplies.

Typical Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

· Ability to don and effectively wear required Department issued personal protective equipment; including but not limited to respirators, protective eyewear, goggles, facemasks, boots, helmet, bunker coat and pants, ballistic vest, protective jackets, and gloves. This includes complying with the Department facial hair requirements.

· Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to quickly respond to ambulance, must be able to access patients in difficult terrain, must be able to climb stairs, must be able to work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, must be able with partner to carry equipment and patients weighing up to 180 pounds.

· Physical Abilities: Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting, and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must be able to swim at the basic survival level.

· Fine Motor Skills: Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, such as bandaging, splinting, basic airway management techniques, and defibrillation.

· Vision: Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes.

· Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family or bystanders; must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens.

Speech: Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations, must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families, and other emergency personnel.