EMT - Paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time EMT-Paramedic and embark on an exhilarating career path that allows you to make a meaningful impact in your community. This onsite position not only offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in critical care but also allows you to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are at the forefront. You'll engage with a customer-focused team that thrives on energy and forward-thinking strategies, all while earning a competitive base salary of $39,400.00 and scheduled overtime of $23,360.00 totaling $62,760.00 annually .

A career here means being part of a professional culture that values your contributions and champions your growth. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Don’t miss the chance to be a vital resource in Pharr, TX—apply today to transform lives one call at a time!

What would you do as a EMT - Paramedic

As an EMT-Paramedic within the City of Pharr's Emergency Medical Services Department, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the lives and property of our community. Your daily responsibilities will encompass monitoring patients' conditions en route to the hospital, ensuring they receive the best possible care. You will collaborate seamlessly with various stakeholders, including police, firefighting units, and medical professionals, to provide comprehensive emergency response.

Accurate documentation is essential; you will be responsible for creating concrete incident reports that reflect the situation accurately. Staying updated on the latest treatment methodologies and medical procedures through continuous training is imperative, allowing you to administer prescribed first-aid treatment effectively at emergency sites or during transport in specially equipped vehicles according to established medical protocols. Your dedication will directly contribute to enhancing the safety and well-being of the citizens of Pharr, TX.

What we're looking for in a EMT - Paramedic

To excel as an EMT-Paramedic with the City of Pharr, a diverse skill set is essential. A strong foundational knowledge of administrative and medical procedures is necessary to navigate the complexities of emergency care effectively. Proficiency in utilizing the necessary equipment and materials is vital to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You should possess exceptional logical reasoning skills to assess various situations and identify the best alternative solutions to complex medical challenges.

Building and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees and first responders is crucial for seamless collaboration. Additionally, the ability to adapt to various assigned shifts and work under pressure in high-stress scenarios is imperative. Flexibility in approaching rapidly changing environments will enable you to respond efficiently to the dynamic nature of emergency medical services, ensuring that you can deliver the highest quality of care to the community you serve.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are :

• Knowledge of administrative and medical procedures.
• Skill in obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment facilities and materials needed to do certain work.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and supporting response agencies.
• Ability to work various assigned shifts.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Ability to be flexible and to work in a continually changing environment.

Make your move

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

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