Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic)
On-sitePrinceton, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day, driving emergency vehicles in all road conditions including inclement weather and rural off-road settings. Assess patient conditions, perform basic life support procedures, and assist in patient transport while maintaining vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness. Communicate verbally with dispatchers, EMS crews, and first responders, and accurately complete patient care reports and billing information. Demonstrate clinical competency in patient care, including lifting up to 125 pounds, and function under physically and psychologically taxing conditions such as extreme temperatures and hazardous environments. Must pass departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED
- Certified as an EMT in the State of Texas
- CPR certification
- 911 Areas – Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Communicate effectively
- Read, write, and interpret instructions in the English language
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driver record
- Must successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and fully complete NEOP process before staffing a truck
- Lift, carry, balance and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
- Demonstrate flexibility and physical coordination by bending from the waist and touching toes, squat with legs parallel to the ground and kneeling with both knees firmly on the ground
- Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds
- Demonstrate fine manual dexterity by performing job related clinical skills (starting IV's, intubating, etc.)
- Have correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light and read small print
- Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations
- Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity
- Have good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Function under situations of extreme fatigue due to little or no rest, extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience preferred in emergency care
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