Emergency Medical Technician

Texas Children's Hospital • The Woodlands, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time, night-shift Emergency Medical Technician for its Woodlands Emergency Center. The role provides patient care and customer service in a fast-paced emergency center and delivers direct care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse.

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is a freestanding pediatric hospital serving children and adolescents across more than 25 specialty-care areas. Its facilities include emergency center and outpatient exam rooms, radiology and operating rooms, acute care beds, and a pediatric intensive care unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, or LIC PAR certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an EMT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with suturing, spinal immobilization, obtaining specimens, airway procedures, postmortem care, and patient transport.
• Provide one-to-one observation for psychiatric emergencies and assist with restraints in accordance with hospital policy; the posting notes “does not apply” in connection with restraints.
• Collaborate with Emergency Center staff to support efficient patient flow.
• Work with multiple licensed personnel and prioritize delegated tasks and workload.
• Turn over exam rooms for the next patient, using appropriate infection-control procedures.
• Use positive and effective interpersonal skills with patients, families, visitors, peers, and other healthcare team members.
• Communicate on an ongoing basis with healthcare team members to enhance the patient’s plan of care.
• Support and maintain established supply levels.

What This Job Offers

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