Medical Care Transportation Technician- EMT

Department of Veterans Affairs•Dallas, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Transportation Services (VTS), Ambulance Service, in one of the various VA Medical Center (VAMC) locations, with an emergency room, acute care or urgent care clinic, or other similar departments performing basic life support procedures. Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Conducts patient assessments, assesses severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems. Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance. EMTs shall perform patient triage, take and records patient's vital signs as needed. Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness. Administers basic life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, and/or drug treatments. Performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life threatening and non-life-threatening conditions. Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, AED, glucose monitor, oxygen terminal, pulse oximetry monitor, medical supplies, radio communications equipment, and general office equipment. Provides treatment as prescribed in protocol. When not responding to Emergency Response Team calls, the incumbent may serve in a technical support capacity to the Emergency Department. Selects the most efficient route to and from sites, taking into consideration traffic patterns, health facility locations, etc. EMTs operate emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems. Adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to operation of emergency vehicles. EMTs prepare appropriate patient and vehicle use documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met. Provides a thorough safety inspection and operator maintenance (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure, etc.). Responsible for taking patients to and from medical areas. Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A current, valid stated driver's license is required for this position.
Work rotating shifts, including holidays, and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the Emergency Department and ambulance service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mandatory overtime may be required due to run times that may extend beyond normal scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient assessments, assesses severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems.
Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance.
EMTs shall perform patient triage, take and records patient's vital signs as needed.
Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness.
Administers basic life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, and/or drug treatments.
Performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life threatening and non-life-threatening conditions.
Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, AED, glucose monitor, oxygen terminal, pulse oximetry monitor, medical supplies, radio communications equipment, and general office equipment.
Provides treatment as prescribed in protocol.
When not responding to Emergency Response Team calls, the incumbent may serve in a technical support capacity to the Emergency Department.
Selects the most efficient route to and from sites, taking into consideration traffic patterns, health facility locations, etc.
EMTs operate emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems.
Adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to operation of emergency vehicles.
EMTs prepare appropriate patient and vehicle use documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met.
Provides a thorough safety inspection and operator maintenance (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure, etc.).
Responsible for taking patients to and from medical areas.
Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility.
Performs other duties as assigned.