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 HCHD EMS team as a Paramedic! We are open to all applications for positions at all EMS campuses (Canadian, TX, Pampa, TX, Groom, TX, McLean, TX).

We are hiring for all shifts, including full-time, part-time, and PRN. This is an ongoing job application. HCHD 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 the 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

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 a current state (Texas) Paramedic credential The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. American Heart Association BLS/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

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.

• 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. Company Policy: Hemphill County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law. The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Hemphill County Hospital District. Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email careers@hchdst.org or call 1
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• 1115​. Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Maintain a current State of Texas Paramedic certification as a condition of employment. Preferred Work Experience Minimum The employee must possess basic working knowledge of computers, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer. Preferred 1 year experience as a paramedic Licenses & Certifications Minimum Maintain American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS certification as a condition of employment. Maintain Paramedic certification as a condition of employment. The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must meet all of the requirements for Paramedic position with Hemphill County Hospital District. EVOC training (all must be completed with 6 months of hire Preferred

, Knowledge, and Abilities Consistent availability to work 24-hour shifts as scheduled as a regular non- exempt employee. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills Other

Must convey a professional demeanor Must be able to act calmly and efficiently in a busy or stressful situation Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone, and in writing Adheres to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers and peers AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only) Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients.

Instructions: I ndicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate boxes below. Next, X Infants (Birth – 11 months) X Adolescent (13 – 19 years) X Toddlers (1 – 3 years) X Young Adult (20 – 40 years) X Preschool (4 – 5 years) X Middle Adult (41 – 65 years) X School Age (6 – 12 years) X Older Adult (Over 65 years) JOB FUNCTIONS Review the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Demand Level Occasional Up to 33% of the time Frequent 34%-66% of the time Constant 67%-100% of the time Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.

Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Up to 10# Negligible Negligible Light: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.

Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Up to 25# Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing, or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 20- 50# 10- 25# Negligible- 10# Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 50- 100# 25- 50# 10- 20# X Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100# Over 50# Over 20# List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position: Occasionally equals 1%
• 33%; frequently equals 34%
• 66%; and continuously equals 67%
• 100% of a typical work day. STANDING/WALKING: Frequently too continuously when responding to calls. Standing or walking is optional while at rest at the facility. This usually includes: going to and from the emergency vehicle, getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances, as emergency vehicles are allowed to get as close to the location as possible. However, the employee must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility or outside in remote rocky areas. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, rocks, etc. The individual must be able to go up and down slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc. SITTING: Frequently when responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation. LIFTING AND CARRYING: Frequently required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten (10) pound and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights scaled at above 100 pounds or more. Employees will need to lift and carry, with one team member, adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed ora chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long back boards, etc., and then efficiently and safely move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high range category would be 5-foot tall, 10-inch diameter oxygen cylinders, and medical equipment boxes. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to 113 pounds. The medical equipment boxes can weigh approximately fifty pounds or more. BENDING AND STOOPING: Frequently throughout a work shift the employee will be required to bend in a range of1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the individual to work in a range of 35 to 65 degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient, lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 180 minutes or more depending on hospital destination. During any given call, the provider may bend and/ or stoop 1 to 15 times per incident. CROUCHING AND