What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at City of League City, TX?
Emergency Medical Technicians for League City provide immediate response to 911 calls and, as the first healthcare provider at the scene of emergency situations, evaluate these emergencies and provide medical care to the sick and injured. This is an "emergency essential" position, requiring you to be available immediately before, during, and after emergency conditions or disasters, to perform duties directly related to the emergency conditions, as determined by the City. Additionally, this is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position, where you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.
Job Functions
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Provide citizens of League City and surrounding communities with emergency medical care and transportation to hospitals
- Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in MVAs, rescue operations, and other emergency situations
- Documents all medical calls and medical treatment provided in ESO Solutions system
- Receive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management Staff
- Provides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include basic life support modalities, in accordance to the department's medical protocols
- Assess/evaluate patient condition, determine course of treatment in coordination with higher-level certified partner, and perform basic procedures when necessary, to stabilize the patient
- Continually monitor patient condition, changing course of treatment as needed
- Communicate clearly and appropriately when utilizing the Department's communication equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Maintains equipment and cleanliness of the assigned stations; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies
- Drive MICU units to scenes and/or transports patients to receiving facilities
- Must be able to work shift calendar that includes a four shift rotation with debit day to equal a 48-hour work week, including holidays and weekends
- Performs related work as required
- Exhibit acceptable emergency driving techniques
- Ability to learn geography of response area
- Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders under the medical director's discretion
- Perform other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
- At least six (6) months of Emergency Medical Service experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
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Completion of Texas DSHS EMT
- Each individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification period
- Must maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelines
- Valid Texas Driver's License
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
- Medical equipment and inventory.
- English grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to:
- Assess and diagnose patients with medical complaints.
- Remain calm and customer focused during highly stressful situations
- Identify mechanical issues with the ambulance and medical equipment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries