Emergency Medical Technician

Texas Tech University • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician is part of the team that responds first to emergency calls for medical assistance. The EMT assesses the situation, obtains the patient’s basic medical history and performs a physical examination, and provides onsite emergency care within the EMT scope of practice. The position provides direct patient care in a health facility under a physician’s direction and responds to emergent, urgent, and routine medical needs, including basic life support.

Requirements

• High school equivalent education completed.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Active EMT-Basic certification.
• Active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent, urgent, and routine medical response and basic life support to patients in the medical facility, using CPR and necessary equipment.
• Assess patients’ current medical conditions, including medical history, current and past medications, and other treatment services.
• Document medical conditions and health needs, treatment and history, currently prescribed medications, and ongoing medical services in the patient’s medical record in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications ordered by the provider.
• Support physicians and/or medical providers during procedures and treatment protocols.
• Assess emergency situations, obtain basic patient medical history, perform physical examinations, and provide onsite emergency care within the EMT scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

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