**JOB SUMMARY**

The Emergency Medical Tech - Paramedic administers efficient, rapid, quality care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in a dynamic and demanding environment.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE**

Provides critical care interventions and patient transport, in an independent capacity, to provide quality care to a varied patient population.

Operates ambulance in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.

Performs patient assessments and evaluations effectively and promptly and institutes treatment plans that are prioritized appropriately and are within the scope of care guidelines as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Services (TDHS).

Evaluates the status of patients to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and revises treatment plans promptly and effectively as necessary according to the changing needs of patients.

Responds quickly to patients' request for assistance with personal...