Emergency Medical Technician

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Belton, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician is part of the team that first responds to emergency calls for medical assistance at the Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas. The EMT assesses situations, obtains basic medical histories, performs physical examinations, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital. The role serves patients in the health facility under a physician’s direction and within the EMT scope of practice. The EMT also supports physicians and medical providers during procedures and treatment protocols and performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school equivalent education completed.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Active EMT-Basic certification.
• Active CPR certification.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Experience in a dynamic health facility under the direction of supervising nurses.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide emergent, urgent, and routine medical response and basic life support in the medical facility.
• Assess patients’ current medical conditions, including medical history, current and past medications, and other treatment services.
• Obtain basic medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Provide emergency care at the site and during transit to the hospital.
• Use CPR and necessary equipment to provide basic life support.
• Document medical conditions and health needs, treatment and history, prescribed medications, and ongoing medical services clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner in patient medical records.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications ordered by the provider.
• Provide clinical support to physicians and medical providers during procedures and treatment protocols.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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