Emergency Medical Tech - Clinical Decision Unit - Days

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Tech II performs technical duties and tasks supporting the direct and indirect treatment and care of patients in the Clinical Decision Unit at John Peter Smith Hospital. The role includes patient care, emergency response, testing, transportation, documentation-related clerical work, and use of the Epic system. This is a full-time, hourly position on the day shift, with hours listed as 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of the Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B TX) or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) curriculum as defined by the State of Texas.
• State registration as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B TX) or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P).
• Current JPS-recognized BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Relevant experience requirements vary by level: EMT I requires 0–1.99 years; EMT II requires 2–4.99 years; EMT III requires 5–9.99 years; EMT IV requires 10 or more years.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Level 1 EKG Competency (subsequent to hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, venipuncture (not applicable to the Emergency Department), IV skills, and bedside testing.
• Provide emergency first aid treatment and respond to medical emergencies.
• Perform basic patient care while considering patients’ age and developmental stage.
• Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Notify the nurse of abnormal findings or changes in patient status.
• Perform clerical functions.
• Access and navigate through Epic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED