• You must be at least 18 years of age.

Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 is currently searching for dedicated, highly motivated Paramedics who want to make a difference in our community by by joining our team.

Why work here?

48/96 shift scheduling, progressive clinical guidelines, excellent benefits (paid employee health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance, Texas County and District Retirement System, paid time off, paid sick time).

Starting Pay: $26.64/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

• Paramedic
  • Current Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic licensure or certification; Current and valid State Driver's License; Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications for: BCLS, ACLS, PALS; Current PHTLS or trauma life support certification; NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.

Essential Job Functions

Delivery of excellence in clinical care to patients in the critical care transport realm, while ensuring the practice of safety to the highest. Displays an active role as a clinical team member from an 'ownership' (not 'renter') mindset and accepts responsibility and accountability for such.

• Clinical Excellence
  • Provide clinical excellence in patient care during all phases of the transport from initial contact until care is relinquished to appropriate team members of the accepting medical facility, Delivery of this practice is accomplished by acquiring and maintaining a strong knowledge base in emergency practice.
  • Acquire and maintain extensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and protocols related to BCESD 3 EMS Division.
  • Acquire and maintain the ability in stabilizing and managing patients through all phases of transport.
• Transport Crew Member Involvement
  • Actively participate in Pre and Post Transport Briefings with all team members which may include communication specialists.
  • Active participant in public education programs and public relations functions.
  • Maintains a readiness to transport culture, ensuring restocking of bags and ambulance, clean and operational equipment, timely shift checks and briefings, while always demonstrating a safe approach to all environments.
• Quality, Credentialing and Regulatory Readiness
  • Completes all transport records and documents per BCESD 3 policies which includes accurate documentation of the patient condition and care provided according to established standards and guidelines.
  • Maintains licensure, certifications, immunizations, and educational requirements.
  • Actively participates in quality management programs and ensures constant state of regulatory readiness.
• Initial and Continuing Education
  • Active participant demonstrating competency in all training, which may include advanced skills and procedures approved by Medical Director, protocol testing, case reviews, initial training for new medical equipment and/or procedures, clinical rotations or clinical simulations, and lecture deliveries.
  • Maintains excellence in knowledge surrounding use of equipment and supplies associated with the department, appropriate to certification/licensure level.
  • Provide assistance in professional growth of new employees serving as a Field Training Officer or preceptor.
• Human Resources Management
  • A professional image will be displayed while representing BCESD 3 which will include a positive customer approach, professional and neat appearance, a cooperative/team oriented working relationships, effective and open communication, and utilization of the proper channels for dialogue.
• Shared Governance
  • Active participant in regular safety, education, quality, and outreach committee activity.
  • Active participant in quality, educational and patient follow-up activities.
• Expense Management
  • Helps initiate resolution for BCESD 3 goals as outline by leadership.
  • Provides input on capital expenditure plans to support medical needs for the department. Displays excellent stewardship regarding OT, medical supplies operational items, and completion of all transport/billing paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Assures proper use, maintenance and repair of medical equipment and medical supplies.

Typical Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to do and effectively wear required Department issued personal protective equipment; including but not limited to respirators, protective eyewear, goggles, face masks, boots, ballistic vest, protective jackets, and gloves. This includes complying with the Department facial