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What are your current systems definition of a patient? Sleeping in a vehicle on the road 3rd party caller? 3rd party call well fare check at residence? Patient did not call ems someone else did? If they are not a patient what sort of documentation do you use in your PCR? Cancelled call? No patient found? Just curious Thanks

Department: Emergency Medical Services Precinct: Position: PARAMEDIC Notes: Open Until Filled Job Summary: Provides optimal emergency medical service at immediate scene of injury of medical crisis. Performs under stress and takes charge in life-threatening situations in order to stabilize a patient or save a life. Maintains proper records, computes charges, and maintains good working relationships with hospitals, doctors and fellow employees. Takes care of equipment, vehicles and EMS stations. Essential Duties: • Responds to crises in an orderly manner • Operates emergency vehicles • Assesses problems & alerts dispatcher if more help is needed • Initiates EMS disaster plan in the event of a major disaster • Examines patients & determines the nature & extent of injuries • Implements basic & advanced life support according to standing orders & state guidelines • Stabilizes patient before transporting to emergency room • Monitors patient during transport • Assist in vehicle crash extrication • Completes necessary forms, reports, etc. • Maintain unit and EMS station • Coordinates efforts with public safety personnel • Operates two-way radios and related equipment • Prepares and presents health and safety education programs for the public Physical Demands: • Assess accident and emergency scenes • Lift 100 pounds • Operate EMS vehicles and equipment • Extricate persons from vehicles • Handle gurneys • Must be able to handle extreme stress in crisis situation • Bend and lift and to perform CPR for extended periods Work Schedule: Work schedules vary from 24 hours on and 48 hours off to 5 consecutive 9-hour shifts. May be asked to work additional overtime shifts. Pre-Employment Requirements: Pre-employment physical and drug testing required of all applicants Environmental Factors: • Works in inclement weather, including extreme heat and cold • Operates emergency vehicles in heavy traffic at high speeds Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED • Must be certified or licensed (licensed preferred) by Texas Department of Health as a Paramedic at time of employment offer • Valid Texas driver’s license • Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of emergency care and ability to provide such care under adverse conditions • Skills in oral and written communication • Ability to operate EMS vehicles and equipment • One year of EMS experience as a Paramedic with an Emergency 911 based service, or graduation from an Nationally Accredited Paramedic Education Program, or graduates of those programs whose field internship was with Williamson County EMS required; Two years experience preferred. Pay: Approximately $50,000/yr plus excellent benefits and retirement. Not Applicable: 12/31/2008 5:00 PM Application Procedure: A Williamson County application must be received in the Human Resources Department, 301 Southeast Inner Loop, Suite 108, Georgetown, TX 78626. Position is open until filled. Phone (512) 943-1533; Resumes alone are not sufficient. Electronic submission of applications will NOT be accepted. Applications may be picked up at the Human Resources office at the above listed address or they may be downloaded from the Williamson County Web Page at www.wilco.org/hr. Applicants will be mailed a hiring process packet after establishing eligibility for participation in the hiring process. Williamson County EOE/ADA. Available Date: 1/2/2007