EMT - Basic Full-Time
About The Position
Functions independently, once credentialed by the EMS Director/Chief, providing exceptional pre-hospital clinical medicine based on the Department’s Protocols and Scope of Care. Must be able to utilize electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, electronic patient care records and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Once cleared to independent duty, EMT-Basics are required to manage medical and trauma patients, direct co-workers, first responders and bystanders. Must be able to maintain and trouble shoot medical equipment as well as keep equipment and vehicle clean and response ready.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Must possess thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of emergency care at the basic level
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Must demonstrate excellent written communication skills
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 1O's and 1OO's
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Knowledge of internet software and word processing software
- Willing to learn Patient care report software
- Valid Texas Driver License in good standing
- Must be certified or licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT-Basic (must not have state sanctions or disciplinary restrictions)
Nice To Haves
- Prefer 1 year 911 experience
- Prefer TCFP FF Certification
Responsibilities
- Report for duty on time and when assigned
- Maintain good physical condition and personal hygiene
- Ability to assess emergency scenes
- Lift 150 pounds with assistances
- Operate EMS vehicles under normal and emergency conditions
- Operate standard equipment; such as stretchers, cardiac monitors and standard diagnostic equipment
- Assist in extrication of persons from vehicles, bend and lift and perform CPR for extended periods of time
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work regularly assigned shifts, overtime when required and attend all mandatory in-service training
- Must be able to provide emergency care at the EMT-Basic level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
