EMT/EMT Advanced
UMC Health System•Boston, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Emergency Medicine Technician serves as a crew member on the EMS unit responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. UMC EMS shifts are 12 hours long. We follow the Panama schedule format where every other three-day weekend is off.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possess Texas EMT-B or AEMT certification in good standing with Texas Department of Safety Health Systems
- BLS: Basic Life Skills certification by The American Heart Association
- Class C driver license with no DWI convictions in the prior 10 years
- Practical knowledge of medicolegal aspects of pre-hospital patient care is essential
- Basic medical terminology and pre-hospital patient care skills
- Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; Must speak English fluently
- Knowledge of the Lubbock geographical areas or the ability to effectively read GPS coordinates
Nice To Haves
- EMT-P required within 24 months of being in the role
Responsibilities
- Instructs first responders and the public on CPR and emergency care curriculums
- Operates response vehicles in emergency and non-emergency traffic modes
- Evaluates scenes and responds to conditions as per policies and protocols; assesses patient and provides medical care on the scene and in route to the hospital
- Delivers patients to hospitals; documents activities, including patient care, via written and electronic media
- Maintains EMS vehicles and equipment; performs routine maintenance and cleaning at EMS facilities
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities related to Emergency Medicine
Benefits
- We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
