Paramedic - Fulltime

Primarily responsible for providing emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with established protocols, Hereford Regional Medical Center (HRMC) Policies and Department Guidelines. Safely operates emergency vehicles in compliance with all laws, HRMC Policies and Department Guidelines at all times. Accepts other tasks as assigned by the EMS Director.

Committed to excellence through the continuous improvement of the quality of services delivered. Creates and maintains a culture to continuously improve patient and employee satisfaction.

• Certification or licensure as an EMT-Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider completion
• Valid minimum Class C Texas Driver License with restriction “A” permissible
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) completion within 80 days of employment
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) completion within 80 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) completion within 80 days of employment
• Completion of the following Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.A is required within 80 days of employment

• Field experience is preferred
• National Registry is preferred

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) completion is preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) completion is preferred
• Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program (CCEMTP) completion is preferred

• Demonstrates competency handling emergencies utilizing all BLS and ALS equipment and skills in accordance with all local protocols and behavioral objectives in the US Department of Transportation EMT-Paramedic curriculum.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language and demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking pertinent questions where clarification is required.
• Possess vision and hearing necessary to accomplish all of the psychomotor skills for the EMT-Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic.
• Interview and obtain an accurate medical history from the patient, family members and bystanders.