06 Paramedic (FT-PT) REV 5 Jan 18 (002)
06 Paramedic (FT-PT) Page 1 of 2 Updated January 05, 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: Paramedic
DEPARTMENT: EMS
REQUIREMENTS NONE AT THIS
TIME
OCCASIONALLY
(0% - 30%)
FREQUENTLY
31% - 60%)
CONTINUOUSLY
(61% - 100%)
LIFING OR
CARRYING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
PUSHING OR
PULLING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
BODY
POSITIONS
Standing
Walking
Running
Work on irregular
surfaces
Sitting
BODILY
MOVEMENTS:
Bending/Stooping
Squatting
Twisting
Reaching Above:
Shoulders
Crawling
Kneeling
CLIMBING:
Stairs
Ladders
Ramps
Scaffolds
Rough Terrain
Utility Poles
WORK AT
ELEVATIONS
Up to 4 ft.
4 ft. - 12 ft.
Greater than 12 ft
06 Paramedic (FT-PT) Page 2 of 2 Updated January 05, 2018
CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: Paramedic
DEPARTMENT: EMS
JOB-SPECIFIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family or
bystanders; must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated
blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting
environments; must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with
lights and sirens.
JOB-SPECIFIC SIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency
vehicles, must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, and
must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes.
JOB-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS (Written and Oral):
Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud
conditions, must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations, must be able to verbally
communicate with patients, families and other emergency personnel.
OTHER PHYSICAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
(Fingers, Feet, Arms, Legs):
Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and
moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must be able
to perform required medical skills and techniques, such as bandaging, splinting, basic and
advanced airway management techniques, and defibrillation.