Paramedic In-Charge - shift

Position:Paramedic In-Charge - 12 hour shift

Location: Bastrop, TX

Job :122

# of Openings:1

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 (BCESD#) is seeking a full-time Lead Paramedic. Bastrop County ESD #3 is assuming direct provision of EMS service in Bastrop County to over 110,000 residents across approximately 900 square miles. Bastrop County is a rapidly growing suburban/rural county located just east of Austin/Travis County Texas.

The Lead Paramedic (LP) is the paramedic in charge of patient care during assigned shifts and maintains the highest level of credentialing. The LP performs a wide variety of clinical interventions, tasks, and functions, applying professional skills and knowledge in the emergency response, scene assessment, patient assessment, prioritizing and organizing patient care interventions, coordinating emergency scenes and working closely with area first responders.

The following duties are intended to serve as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. The incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties not included in this description.

The desired candidate will have a demonstrated history in emergency medical services in a clinically current, primary 911 system with a broad variety of clinical situations. Specific attributes include, but are not limited to:

• Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide medical assistance at the scene.
• Adhere to, promote, and educate others about safety and infection control policies.
• Assess patient condition and determine appropriate treatment.
• Lead and direct others involved in patient assessment and care.
• Assume the lead role in patient care scenarios.
• Administer emergency medical care including CPR, defibrillation, wound care, and medication.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities while monitoring clinical condition.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and respectfully with dispatch, hospital staff, and other emergency personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient care reports and documentation.
• Inspect and maintain ambulance equipment and supplies.
• Always be clean and professional in uniform while on-duty.
• Advocate for patients in need of assistance.
• Create as safe an environment as possible for patients, responders, and bystanders.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and protocols.

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Texas Paramedic certification/licensure
• Current valid Class C State of Texas Driver License or ability to obtain
• One (1) year of paramedic experience in emergency medical services or patient care delivery in an emergency department or specialty care facility at the paramedic level in a primary 911 role or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in emergency medical services or patient care delivery in an emergency department or specialty care facility at the EMT level or higher.
• Must be able to complete Bastrop ESD #3 provisional credentialing within 2 weeks of employment and full clinical credentialing within 3 months of employment.

• Documentation of completion of a two (2) or four (4) year degree program (preferred) in emergency medical services, emergency management administration, or related field.
• Two or more years of paramedic experience in emergency medical services or patient care delivery in an emergency department or specialty care facility at the paramedic level in a primary 911 role or equivalent.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in emergency medical services in a primary 911, nursing, or in a related field.
• Previous specialty operations, emergency…