PARAMEDIC EMT

Description

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Full Benefits Package

What's in it for you?

• Nacogdoches County EMS' 24/72 work schedule allows for other employment opportunities if desired
• No Posting - Nacogdoches County EMS' work is primarily limited to Nacogdoches County, with transports outside of the County only on occasion
• Health Insurance 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Other supplemental health and life insurance benefits available 
• Retirement
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid Continuing Education 

About Us:

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan, Surgery.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patients lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, its going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started. 

www.nacmem.org

Summary of Duties (not all inclusive)

• Provide pre-hospital patient care as defined by the Texas Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Transportation for Emergency Medical Technician - Basic.  Operate under local medical protocols.
• Staff 9-1-1 Communications Center and take 9-1-1 calls.
• Transmit to and receive information from Emergency Medical Services personnel in the field.
• Operate all emergency vehicles in the Emergency Medical Services Department safely and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the policies of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
• Maintains acceptable departmental standards of Emergency Medical Services, City and County roadways, traffic laws, use and care of equipment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to complete the necessary Emergency Medical Services forms and documentation.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of preventative maintenance on the emergency vehicles.

OUR COMMUNITY:
Welcome to Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas and the official Garden Capital of Texas. Nacogdoches is home of the Texas Blueberry Festival . Nacogdoches is a 300-year-old city known as The Oldest Town in Texas. Its located in the heart of Deep East Texas almost equidistant between Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana. Nestled between three national forests and only a short drive from two of the largest lakes in Texas, Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University and has a population of 33,000. Also designated the Garden Capital of Texas, Nacogdoches is recognized for its natural beauty, creeks and trails Nacogdoches has long been a live music destination, and remains that today! Classic old venues make for great music, dancing and enjoying a night on the town. Take in live jazz poolside, dance at a local dance hall or simply relax and reconnect at a local wine bar.

Qualifications

• Texas Department of Health - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (required)
• AHA BLS Certification (required)
• AHA ACLS Certification (required within 6 months of employment)
• AHA PALS Certification (required within 6 months of employment)
• Experience as a Paramedic (preferred)