FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- The EMT is a support member of a two-member team staffing a primary response MICU and completes tasks delegated by the Paramedic In-Charge or Advanced EMT.
- Responsible for the preparedness of their unit, equipment, and supplies for continuous response during their shift.
- Responsible to the paramedic, but is expected to provide basic level care without specific direction.
- Responsible for the disposition of all requests for service; insuring proper documentation of services rendered.
- Skills may be performed under the direction of the EMT-P or Advanced EMT. EMT assists the EMT-P/Advanced EMT in providing appropriate care.
- The EMT Basic is also responsible for the administration of emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
- Demonstrates safe driving skills and ability to use technology to complete missions safely.
- Properly disposes of and handles as applicable, sharps, soiled materials, and linens and disinfects area in accordance with policy and policy as applicable.
- Properly uses PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous materials in accordance with policy.
- Able to appropriately triage multiple patients.
- Appropriately performs skills within scope of practice.
- Secondary duties may be assigned by the field supervisor according to WCEMS needs and the EMT’s capabilities.
- Ensure patient advocacy by following patient’s wishes.
- Ensures all start and end of shift duties are completed as directed.
- Maintain certifications and clinical skills.
- Assist with continuing education outreach programs and public relations events as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work involves occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements.
- May work in environments subject to extremes in temperature, inclement weather, and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noise intensity at any given time.
- Maintain physical activity over prolonged periods of time including standing, walking, climbing stairs, kneeling and stooping in awkward positions and moving lifting heavy objects up to 120 pounds.
- Ability to don and effectively wear required personal protective equipment; including but not limited to respirators, protective eyewear, goggles, facemasks, boots, protective jackets and gloves. This includes complying with the Department uniform and facial hair requirements.
- Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to quickly respond to ambulance, must be able to access patients in difficult terrain, must be able to climb stairs, must be able to work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, must be able with partner to carry equipment and patients weighing up to 180 pounds.
- Physical Abilities: Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Fine Motor Skills: Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, such as bandaging, splinting, IV access, basic and advanced airway management techniques, and defibrillation.
- Vision: Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes.
- Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family or bystanders; must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens.
- Speech: Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations, must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families and other emergency personnel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Current TDSHS EMT Basic certification.
- Demonstrate through knowledge and proficient skills at the EMT Basic level.
- Demonstrate the desire and ability to understand and comply with established policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making.
- Demonstrate good oral and written communicative skills.
- Demonstrate good demeanor with the public and co-workers.
- Demonstrate good moral character.
- Acts at all times in a professional manner and shall be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.
- Treats patients, public and other healthcare providers and public safety personnel with respect and dignity.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
- TDSHS certification as an EMT.
- Current AHA BLS CPR card
- CS 100,200,700,800 or ability to obtain within 90 days.
- Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
- Higher education in EMS related fields or medical related fields is a plus.
- Previous experience as an EMT.
- ACLS, PALS/EPC, PHTLS, or similar certifications.
- TDSHS EMS Instructor preferred.
- Completion of an EVOC or defensive driving course.
- Have a working knowledge of IT skills.