PARAMEDIC I Category: Full-Time Status: Open Annual: Min $73,640. - Mid $86,530. Published: September 8, 2026 Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION Provides Basic and Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of both non-critically and critically ill or injured patients; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or severe bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; operates and maintains assigned Mobile Intensive Care Unit as well as EMS Headquarters; performs other duties as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
EMPLOYEE STATUS All paramedic positions (except Relief Medic and Billing Specialist) are designated as “Emergency Essential” for purposes of civil emergencies and will be required to be available immediately before (Pre-Impact), during (Emergency) and/or after the disaster or emergency condition (Post-Impact/Recovery) to perform duties directly related to the emergency conditions, as determined by the City PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; subject to infectious disease, toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume, odor, explosive, electrical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, constant noise and heights; working in trenches; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sorting; sitting; seeing; running; pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and carrying up to 150 pounds; climbing; crawling; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation for writing and typing on a personal computer; operation of Advanced Life Support equipment and light rescue tools; operation of an emergency vehicle through city traffic. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
Ability to:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of one year Emergency Medical experience preferred and a High School Diploma or GED. CONTINUING EDUCATION Must maintain yearly CE hours within current TDSHS guidelines. Must exercise professional initiative to stay current with new drugs and treatment procedure guidelines. Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders within medical Director's discretion. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND RECERTIFICATION
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that required of the employee for this job. **Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice. The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals |
| Location | La Porte, Texas |
| Website | https://www.ci.la-porte.tx.us/ |
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