Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT) - West Campus

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician for their West Campus. This role involves providing patient care and customer service in a fast-paced environment, assisting with various medical procedures, and collaborating with healthcare staff to enhance patient flow and care quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMT certification from Texas Department of State Health Services required.
• 1-year experience as an EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with suturing, spinal immobilization, and airway procedures.
• Provide one-to-one observation for psychiatric emergencies.
• Collaborate with Emergency Center staff to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT certification from Texas Department of State Health Services

Job description

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We are searching for an Emergency Medical Technician — someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you’ll provide patient care and excellent customer service in the Emergency Center setting. Additionally, you will provide direct care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with suturing, spinal immobilization, obtaining specimens, airway procedures, postmortem care, and transport.
2. Provide one-to-one observation for psychiatric emergencies; assist with restraints per hospital policy.
3. Collaborate with Emergency Center staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
4. Work with multiple licensed personnel, prioritize delegated tasks and workload.
5. Turn over the exam room for the next patient, following infection control procedures.
6. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, visitors, peers, and healthcare team members.
7. Maintain ongoing communication with healthcare team members to enhance patient care.
8. Support and maintain supply levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, or LIC PAR certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-year experience as an EMT preferred.