Emergency Medical Technician

VetJobs; Belton (TX); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VetJobs is seeking an EMT to respond to emergency calls at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The role includes assessing patients, obtaining medical history, and providing on-site and transport care to the hospital.

The position requires active EMT-Basic and CPR certifications, a High School/GED, and at least 1 year of related experience. EHR experience and correctional work are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• 1 year minimum of related experience.
• Active EMT-Basic certification required.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Experience in a dynamic health facility under supervision of nurses preferred.
• Correctional experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Direct Patient Care: serve patients in the health facility under physician direction within EMT scope.
• Emergency Response: provide emergent, urgent, and routine medical response and BLS.
• Patient Assessments: evaluate medical history, medications, and current treatment.
• Clinical Activity Documentation: record conditions, treatment and medication history clearly.
• Medication Administration: administer prescribed treatments ordered by the provider.
• Provides Clinical Assistance: support physicians during procedures and treatment protocols.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Formation

High School/GED

EMT-Basic certification

CPR certification

Description du poste

Job Description

The EMT is on the team that is first to respond to emergency calls for medical assistance at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The responder assesses the situation, obtains basic medical history and performs a physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the site as well as during transit to the hospital.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Experience

• High School equivalent education completed plus 1 year minimum of related experience


• Must have an active EMT-Basic certification as well as active CPR certification.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with electronic health records.


• Experience in a dynamic health facility under the direction of supervising nurses.


• Correctional Experience.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: serves patients in the health facility under the direction of a physician and within the scope of practice of an EMT.


• Emergency Response: Provide emergent, urgent, and routine medical response and basic life support to patients in the medical facility, utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.


• Patient Assessments: Evaluate patients' current medical conditions, including medical history, current medications, past medications, and other treatment services.


• Clinical Activity Documentation: Documents timely, clearly, and concisely; medical conditions and health needs, medical treatment and history, including currently prescribed medications, and ongoing medical service in the patient's medical record.


• Medication Administration: Administers prescribed treatments and medications ordered by the provider.


• Provides Clinical Assistance: Provides support for physicians and/or medical providers during procedures and treatment protocols.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

City

Belton

State

Texas

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

EMT_Paramedic EMT_Paramedic

Affiliate Sponsor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Salary Range

$45,000-$60,000