Firefighter Paramedic or Paramedic (Full Time) at Bexar Emergency Services District 4 – Boerne, Texas

The paramedic is primarily assigned to an ambulance responding to 911 calls. The paramedic is responsible for responding to rescue, fire, and emergency medical incidents either leading a crew or as a member of a team. The paramedic assesses patients, develops treatment plans, delivers high quality patient care, and safe transport to medical facilities. The paramedic is not required to have or complete fire certifications.

• Perform patient care on emergency medical calls; communicate with dispatcher and officer personnel in person and via two-way radio.

• Always be aware of safety for you and other crew members.

• Maintain a high quality of customer service with the citizens and the public.

• Assist with the cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, apparatus and equipment; maintain equipment inventory.

• Attends and completes required education and training sessions as assigned, maintains required licenses and certifications.

Knowledge of:

• Operation, maintenance, and use of EMS equipment.

• County resources, such as equipment, staffing, communications and mutual aid agreements.

• Emergency medical service operations, principles, and practices.

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Recognize life threatening and emergency situations and take appropriate action.

• Interpret and explain department policies and procedures.

• Prepare clear and concise reports.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and mutual aid departments.

• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the Standard Medical Operating Procedures (SMOPs), policies, rules, and regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma/GED.

• College level coursework preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year with a 911 system

License or Certificate Requirements

• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License Class “C” Class “B” preferred.

• Possession of Texas DSHS Paramedic certification.

• Possession of BCLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS certifications.

• Possession of National Incident Management Systems ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.

• TCFP Basic Fire Fighter Required for FF/Paramedic.

**All Required Licenses or certifications must be uploaded with the application; failure to do so will constitute a disqualification of the applicant**

WORKING CONDITIONS

Emergency environments include but are not limited to; dangerous persons and animals; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working near traffic; and natural and human-made disasters.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for heavy; moderate; or light lifting; walking; standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; and repeated bending.

Shift Schedule:

• Will be assigned to a shift working 48/96

Email questions to: jobs@bcesd4fr.org