Department:
Emergency Medical Services
Precinct:
Position: PARAMEDIC
Notes: Positions Open Until Filled
Pre-employment physical and drug testing required of all
applicants
Resumes alone are not sufficient. Electronic submission of
applications will NOT be accepted. Applications may be
picked up at the Human Resources office at the above listed
address or they may be downloaded from the Williamson County
Web Page at
www.wilco.org/hr. Applicants will be mailed a hiring
process packet after establishing eligibility for
participation in the hiring process.
Job Summary: Provides optimal emergency medical service at
immediate scene of injury of medical crisis. Performs under
stress and takes charge in life-threatening situations in
order to stabilize a patient or save a life. Maintains
proper records, computes charges, and maintains good working
relationships with hospitals, doctors and fellow employees.
Takes care of equipment, vehicles and EMS stations.
Essential Duties: Responds to crises in an orderly manner
Operates emergency vehicles
Assesses problems & alerts dispatcher if more help is
needed
Initiates EMS disaster plan in the event of a major
disaster
Examines patients & determines the nature & extent of
injuries
Implements basic & advanced life support according to
standing orders & state guidelines
Stabilizes patient before transporting to emergency room
Monitors patient during transport
Assist in vehicle crash extrication
Completes necessary forms, reports, etc.
Maintain unit and EMS station
Coordinates efforts with public safety personnel
Operates two-way radios and related equipment
Prepares and presents health and safety education programs
for the public
Physical Demands: Ability to:
Assess accident and emergency scenes
Lift 100 pounds
Operate EMS vehicles and equipment
Extricate persons from vehicles
Handle gurneys
Must be able to handle extreme stress in crisis situation
Bend and lift and to perform CPR for extended periods
Work Schedule: Work schedules vary from 24 hours on and 48
hours off to 5 consecutive 9-hour shifts. May be asked to
work additional overtime shifts.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Pre-employment physical and
drug testing required of all applicants
Environmental Factors: Works in inclement weather,
including extreme heat and cold
Operates emergency vehicles in heavy traffic at high
speeds
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
Must be certified or licensed (licensed preferred) by
Texas Department of Health as a Paramedic at time of
employment offer
Valid Texas drivers license
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of
emergency care and ability to provide such care under
adverse conditions
Skills in oral and written communication
Ability to operate EMS vehicles and equipment
One year of EMS experience as a Paramedic with an
Emergency 911 based service, or graduation from an
Nationally Accredited Paramedic Education Program, or
graduates of those programs whose field internship was with
Williamson County EMS required; Two years experience
preferred.
Pay: $16.39/hr or approximately $47,000/yr.
N/A: 12/29/2006 5:00 PM
Application Procedure: A Williamson County application must
be received in the Human Resources Department, 301 Southeast
Inner Loop, Suite 108, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512)
943-1533; Resumes alone are not sufficient. Electronic
submission of applications will NOT be accepted.
Applications may be picked up at the Human Resources office
at the above listed address or they may be downloaded from
the Williamson County Web Page at
www.wilco.org/hr.
Applicants will be mailed a hiring process packet after
establishing eligibility for participation in the hiring
process. Williamson County EOE/ADA.
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