EMS - Clinical Specialist - Field; Paramedic ; Academy

Overview

The City of Austin’s Emergency Medical Services Department provides the 9-1-1 emergency medical response throughout Austin and Travis County, Texas, serving a population of over 2.2 million people. One of the many qualities that makes our organization unique is that we work independently as a third service public safety provider—this means our main focus is on emergency medicine, and our Medics are trusted as clinicians capable of providing excellent patient care in the field.

We are looking for experienced Paramedics to join our elite team of providers and help us change the lives of the people we serve. With top notch equipment, over 20 specialized units, and opportunities to promote through the ranks of our organization, there is a fulfilling career waiting for you at ATCEMS!

Successful candidates in this direct hire process will be hired straight into the Clinical Specialist – Field (lead Paramedic) rank, which is the second rank in our hiring structure. New hires at this rank will be paid at the base rate for Clinical Specialist – Field (currently $32.17/hour) while completing the required new hire training and credentialing process. Upon completion of this training, each employee will be credentialed to the PL-5 level and cleared to independent duty for the field.

We value the clinical knowledge our providers bring to the organization and fully support expanding that knowledge, whether it is through additional practice out in the field or through a variety of Continuing Education courses offered by the department. Come see why we're one of the most progressive EMS systems in the nation!

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

This position is classified as an “essential” position, meaning you will be required to work during holidays and bad weather (ice storms, flooding, etc.) when the City is otherwise closed.

• Must be 18 years of age or older (no upper age limit)
• Must read, write, and speak English
• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
• Must have a valid driver's license for a minimum of 2 years
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a position with public-facing customer service
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) or Licensed Paramedic
• Have one (1) year of full-time clinical ALS experience, while certified at the level of EMT-P or LP, including but not limited to: 9-1-1 EMS or Critical Care Transfer

• Current Texas Department of State Health Services certification or license (or the ability to receive same by the end of the Academy through State Reciprocity procedures) as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) or Licensed Paramedic (LP).
• Austin-Travis County OCMO credentialed at the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) level within fifteen (15) months of promotion to EMS Clinical Specialist-Field
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver License.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency…