EMT Basic

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

37d

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Tech - Basic administers efficient, rapid, quality care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in a dynamic and demanding environment.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Emerg Med Tech - Basic (EMT-B)
Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Earned Instructor status preferred.
Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PALS, and instructor certifications preferred.
Understands and completes professional and technical requirements and provides necessary documentation on such requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides critical care interventions and patient transport, in an independent capacity, to provide quality care to a varied patient population. Operates ambulance in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.
Performs patient assessments and evaluations effectively and promptly and institutes treatment plans that are prioritized appropriately and are within the scope of care guidelines as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Services (TDHS).
Evaluates the status of patients to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and revises treatment plans promptly and effectively as necessary according to the changing needs of patients.
Responds quickly to patients' request for assistance with personal hygiene needs.
Documents and organizes patient care information accurately and thoroughly, with no more than 5% of service reports returned for completion.
Completes daily check list for assigned ambulances to ensure that the ambulance is maintained in a constant state of readiness to respond quickly to any emergency call.
Changes cot linen and removes soiled items, dirt and trash at the completion of each run. Notifies the appropriate personnel immediately when required supplies and equipment are not available for stocking the unit.
Maintains the cleanliness and functionality of the cleaning, sleeping and crew quarter areas on a regular basis. Performs daily tasks necessary to keep the ambulance bay clean and safe from hazards.