EMT - Basic Part time

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS•Port Aransas, TX

1d•Onsite

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 10's and 100'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
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)
Must be system credentialed (as required by the EMS Director/Chief) within 60 days of hire date

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1 year 911 experience
Prefer TCFP 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 under adverse conditions