What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Full Time position at Moore County Hospital District?
Moore County Hospital District (MCHD), located in Dumas, Texas, is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving Moore County and the surrounding areas. Our team of compassionate physicians, employees, and volunteers is committed to delivering the highest quality care in a hometown-friendly environment.
In 2024, MCHD was honored as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, a recognition awarded to only 100 out of 1,366 critical access hospitals nationwide.
Additionally, our Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was recognized as a Best Performing Nursing Home for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 periods, placing in the top 5% of over 15,000 nursing homes evaluated.
MCHD is proud to provide comprehensive healthcare services to residents across six counties, ensuring accessible and exceptional care for our broader community.
We invite dedicated professionals to join our award-winning team and contribute to our mission of exceptional care.
This position is a Full Time position in our EMS department.
SUMMARY: Provides emergency health care services to patients per local protocol under the direction of local medical control and the EMS Director by performing patient care and other duties, as assigned, in support of the District’s overall mission of quality service and patient care.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of Paramedic training from an accredited college or technical school and, State of Texas Paramedic Certification Required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS: Certification as a Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services, and valid, current ACLS, and PEPP and/or PALS certification. Certification as a National Registered Paramedic or working toward certification also recommended, but not required. Must have a valid BLS for Healthcare CPR certification. Must have a valid, current Texas Class C (or higher) driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read, analyze, and follow protocols, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations, and the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Verbal communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, family members, customers, groups of managers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement common to medicine, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and ability to compute medication calculations. Ability to efficiently use a computer to enter patient care reports and use other software. Ability to read a map and follow directions. Ability to safely drive an ambulance or other vehicle.
