Paramedic

It is Hemphill County Hospital District’s mission to serve the region’s health needs through exceptional care in a compassionate environment by dedicated professionals. Our focus is on relationships and community-centered healthcare– all aimed at improving the overall health, wellness, and quality of life of our neighbors.
We believe every role has an impact on our patients lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We recognize and support each individual’s unique talents and skills in a collaborative atmosphere. We are looking for a dedicated professional like you to be a part of our EMS team as a Full-Time Paramedic.

_Join us in our efforts as we better serve our community!_

Our EMS Department provides a broad range of services to aid in the response, screening and treatment of medical conditions and emergent injuries. A few responsibilities of our Paramedic include:

– Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
– Administering basic and restricted advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital and in a
pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards;
– Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
– Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques;
– Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards;
– Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
– Maintaining order at scenes, possibly to include crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends;
– Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other required forms/documents in a competent and timely
fashion; and,
– Other duties as may be assigned by direct supervisor or his/her designee.

Education/ Certifications/ Licenses Requirements:
– A minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education
– The employee must have and maintain as current all state (Texas) Paramedic credentials.

– The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

– American Heart Association BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification

– EVOC training (both must be completed within 6 months of hire)

– And other certifications as required.

Minimum Experience, Abilities Required and Special Requirements:
– This position requires at least one year of experience as a Paramedic.

– The employee must possess basic working knowledge of computers, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.

Benefits:

At Hemphill County Hospital District, we offer a customizable benefits package to meet you and your family needs. We offer Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, and an Employer Matched Pension Plan– just to name a few of the many benefits we offer to eligible employees.

Company Policy:

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and company policy, Hemphill County Hospital District requires all employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. As a result, these conditions must be met by the first date of employment. All new hires must be fully vaccinated (as defined in our policies) within 60 days of beginning work or receive an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Compensation Range:

$50,000 – $100,000

Benefits:

At Hemphill County Hospital District, we offer a customizable benefits package to meet you and your family needs. We offer Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and an Employer Matched Pension Plan– just to name a few of the many benefits we offer to eligible employees.

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