Part-Time Lead Paramedic

Job Description:

Part-Time Lead Paramedic

Description

Part-Time Lead Paramedic
at The City of Fort Worth
Fire

Pay Range: $28.62/hr. - $35.78/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, September 15, 2025

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Part-Time Lead Paramedic job is available with the City of Fort Worth Fire Department. This Position works under limited supervision and is responsible for the completion of orders and directives set to deliver high quality emergency medical and advanced lifesaving services on a part time basis. May work independently in the completion of duties related to the Fire Department EMS program and other special assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience as an EMT-B or EMT-P with the City of Fort Worth, OR
• Two (2) years of experience as an EMT-P
• Valid EMT-P licensing through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDSHS)
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Application of first aid and resuscitation techniques
• Safe operation of emergency vehicles and equipment
• Operates a computer utilizing various software packages and electronic mail

The Part-Time Lead Paramedic job responsibilities include:

• Maintains mental focus and emotional stability to manage emergency medical calls in high stress, traumatic, physically demanding and/or emotionally charged incidents.
• Directs the operations of emergency medical units and acts as primary decision maker on assigned unit.
• Utilizes medical equipment, including cardiac monitor, oxygen, and suction devices, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required to safely provide advanced medical care consistent with medical protocols.
• Safely operates and maintains emergency vehicles to include preserving, cleaning, servicing and returning the vehicle to emergency readiness. 5. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients & other healthcare providers. Including but not limited to 911 Telecommunicators, local hospital staff and other first responders.
• Completes timely and detailed medical records in appropriate systems and accurately records detailed information as required for all job-related processes and procedures.
• Comprehends and complies with all health and safety regulations and applicable protocols. This includes the ability to lift and move patients, including morbidly obese patients.
• Maintains all requirements for credentialing from the Office the Medical Director and EMT-P licensing through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Inside/outside working conditions exposed to all extremes of the environment; exposed to human excrement, blood, urine, mucous & tissue.

Lifting objects in excess of 125 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 lbs. or more; able to maintain body equilibrium when climbing and walking.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Closing Date/Time: Monday, September 15, 2025

Salary:

$28.62/hr. - $35.78/hr.