Paramedics for League City provide immediate response to 911 calls and, as the first healthcare provider at the scene of emergency situations, evaluate these emergencies and provide medical care to the sick and injured. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position, where you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.

1. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
   • Provide citizens of League City and surrounding communities with emergency medical care and transportation to hospitals
   • Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in MVAs, rescue operations, and other emergency situations
   • Documents all medical calls and medical treatment provided in ESO Solutions system
   • Receive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management Staff
   • Provides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include Basic Life, Advanced Life, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support activities, up to current Texas State certification level
   • For certified Paramedics: administers intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications
   • Assess/evaluate patient condition, determines course of treatment, and performs advanced procedures if necessary
   • Continually monitor patient condition, changing course of treatment as needed
   • Communicate clearly and appropriately when utilizing the Department's communication equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations
   • Maintains equipment; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies; and cleans the fire station
   • Drive MICU units to scenes and/or transports patients to receiving facilities
   • Will work an 11 hour, 14 hour, or 24 hour shift or be held in overtime as it pertains to scheduling needs for unit coverage, that can include holidays and weekends
   • Performs related work as required
   • Acceptable emergency driving techniques
   • Ability to learn geography of response area
   • Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders under the medical director's discretion