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Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 3
We're Hiring!
Join Our Team - See Openings Below
If you're interested in one of our open positions (see below), start by applying here. Before hitting the submit application button, download the fillable application and complete first, then attach with your completed application and resume before hitting the "Submit Application" button.
Current Openings:
- Full-Time Paramedic (see medical staff requirements below)
- Contract Instructor (1099) (Paramedic Level)
(for more information on this opening, visit our academy website at www.wcesd3academy.org)
- Fire/EMS Dispatcher
(for more information and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.co.wilson.tx.us/page/wilson.Jobs.Openings
Application
WCESD#3 Application (pdf)
DownloadMedical Staff Job Requirements:
- at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas drivers license, with a no accidents or moving violations within the last 3 years
- Criminal History - clear with no Misdemeanors Class A, B or Felonies
- Not Excluded by the OIG to participate in Medicaid or Medicare claims
- Up to date on immunizations (waiver available for qualifying exemptions)
- NIMS ICS 700, 100, 200
- Hazardous Materials - Awareness level, prefer Operations
- for EMT-B - AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, PHTLS
- for AEMT & Paramedics - AHA Healthcare CPR, PHTLS, ACLS, PALS
**Criminal History, Driving and OIG Exclusions are verified annually once hired**
A little about our Medical staffing plan:
Our full time crews work a 48/96 shift with 3 shifts what we call A, B and C shift. We staff four (4) MICU ambulances and an On-Duty Supervisor (ODS) 24/7. We have an additional 2 medic units staffed 8a-5p Monday through Friday. On weekend or after hours, if the need arises we have the ability to staff up to six (6) medic units by utilizing local off duty personnel. We house 2 - 48hr crews and ODS at Station #1, 1 - 48hr crew at Station #2, and 1 - 48hr crew at Station #3. Our 8a-5p units run out of Station #1. Crews work at each station a month at a time before rotating out.
Our Admin Offices are open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. All of our Admin team members are certified minimally to the EMT level, but most are Paramedics.
Why Make a Career with us:
- Shift Work 48/96
- 4 FT MICU Ambulances 24/7, and up to 7 MICU units as needed
- Family Atmosphere
- Opportunity to grow and become a great clinician
- In-House Training Provided
- Annual Cadaver Lab training
- New Modern Equipment - Frazer Ambulances, LP15 Monitors, Lucas 3, Elegard, Video Laryngeal scopes, Stryker Power load stretchers, Zoll Ventilators, and IV Pumps
- Aggressive Protocols - RSI/DSI protocol, Finger Thoracostomy, Needle Decompression, Surgical Cricothyrotomy, Whole Blood Administration, Pain Management, Sepsis Protocol, just to name a few
- Image Trend ePCR
- Very active Medical Director
- Respond out of 3 stations
- Evenly spread call volume amongst all units
- 3800 calls annually
- 911 & Inter-Facility Transfers
Fringe Benefits:
Step Pay - Pay Dependent on Cert Level and years experience
Vacation Leave accrue up to 144hrs annually
Sick Leave accrue up to 120hrs annually
Holiday Pay (13 Annually)
7% Employee Contribution into Retirement
TCDRS (Retirement) 210%:1 match
Health Insurance - Employee and Child Paid by Department. (Family coverage available at employee expense)
Vision, Dental, and Supp Policies available at employee expense
Longevity Pay
Department Paid Life Insurance Policy
Department Paid Short & Long Term Disability Policies
Annual Uniform Allowance
Other Opportunities:
- Mobile Integrated Health Unit
- Training Academy - EMT, AEMT, Paramedic Instructing Opportunities
- AHA and NAEMT Instructor Opportunities
- Car Seat Technicians
- Community Outreach Events
Our Testing and Hiring Process
for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Openings, below is the process once you apply:
Applicant/Candidate Process: (in the below listed order)
- Submit Application
- Accuplacer Test
- Written Test (test is to the applicants cert level, also includes documentation, static cardiology, and pharmacology)
- Skills Testing
- Panel Interview
- Chief Interview
After you have completed the applicant process, and you have been offered and accepted a Conditional Job Offer you will then be scheduled for the following:
- Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Driving Background received and verified
- OIG exclusion verification
- Worksteps - Physical
- Psych Evaluation
Once all of the above have been completed and successfully passed, you will then be scheduled for the next step.
Field Training
- New Hire Orientation (Phase I) - 40hrs
- Start Field Training (Phase II) - 3rd rider with FTO for one (1) month
- Start Phase III - you and your FTO for approximately two (2) months
All along the way you will be expected to complete competency testing for SOGs, Protocols, Medications, Operations, as well as continuous practice scenarios for medical and trauma patients.
You will be graded each shift by your FTO and feedback given.
A candidate will only be released from the FTO program once they have successfully passed all testing, and have successfully completed and passed all assigned clearance medical and trauma scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at admin@wcesd3.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You will need to submit all needed documents to include an application and if you have a resume please submit it as well. As you move through the process you will be asked to provide the other documents listed in the required section above.
You will be notified by either phone or email (if provided) of a test date once it has been set. This could be days, weeks or even a month after you apply.
You are more than welcome to submit your application and we will keep you application on file for 6 months.
We do offer a CADET program occasionally as the need arises; however we do have our own EMS Academy and offer EMT classes year around. Visit our academy website at www.wcesd3.academy.org or contact our offices at 830-581-0380 for more information.
We can work with you on this. Still submit your application and you will be allowed to go through the process; however before you would be allowed to start shift you would be expected to take the class(s). We do offer these classes in-house.
Our field training process is extensive but the amount of time it takes for an individual to complete it ranges from 45 days to 90 days. An employee will be required to take written tests along the way, and successfully pass trauma and medical skills scenarios before being cleared from FTO status.
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