EMT-B, BASIC – FT/PT

Shifts
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
Certifications
  • EMT-B, BASIC
Manditory Qualifications
  • Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.
  • Texas State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Basicdetermined by appropriate state requirements. NREMT preferred, not required
  • Current and valid Texas issued driver’s license, in good standing
  • High School Diploma or GED.
Position Summary

    Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with the local, state and national standards of practice.

Benefits

    EMPLOYEE INSURANCE - Health, Dental and Vision Insurances, PTO, cell phone discount, Aflac!

Jobs Locations
  • Clear Lake
  • Sugarland
  • Medical Center
  • Spring / Woodland
  • Forest Bend 911
Duty / Responsibility
  • Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.

  • Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.

  • Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.

  • Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.

  • Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.

  • Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports.

  • Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.

  • Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.

  • Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

  • Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps

  • Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.

  • Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.

  • Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Intermediate is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.

  • Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.

  • Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance’s basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.

  • Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.

  • In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.

  • In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.

  • Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.

  • Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.

  • Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.

  • Orders supplies and equipment from Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.

  • Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.

  • Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.

  • Must obtain all local permits within the set time frame

Reports To

    Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status

    Non-Exempt