EMT North Gregg County Tx
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) administers appropriate emergency medical treatment to people injured in accidents or experiencing other medical conditions and assists with advanced emergency medical treatment. The role includes operating an advanced life support ambulance, inspecting ambulances and related equipment, and ensuring that equipment is functional, clean, and properly stocked. The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, supports patient assessment and care planning, and helps coordinate responders during triage, treatment, and transport. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, handling hazardous materials safely, complying with applicable regulations, and working collaboratively with other responders. EMTs participate in required training and are expected to demonstrate patient focus, integrity, sound judgment, adaptability, confidentiality, and effective communication.
Responsibilities
- Respond to life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations, and non-emergency calls.
- Assist in coordinating response activities with physicians and developing a plan of care based on patient assessment.
- Help lead responders in conducting triage, developing treatment plans, administering care, and preparing patients for transport to a medical facility.
- Regularly check emergency medical equipment and vehicles to ensure proper functioning and maintain adequate supplies aboard emergency vehicles.
- Assist with cleaning the station location.
- Interact with firefighters, law enforcement, and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.
- Complete administrative tasks and detailed documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Handle hazardous materials and ensure appropriate disposal in designated hazardous-materials containers.
- Comply with OSHA regulations for infection control, hazardous-materials standards, and job duties.
- Respond to multiple-casualty incidents and disasters, assisting with medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.
- Participate in periodic or as-needed in-service training and updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, state, and local EMT-B requirements.
- Operate and use an ambulance and related medical-care response equipment and tools.
- Make decisions consistent with Champion EMS norms, policies, and values and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and confidentiality laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
