About The Role

We are searching for a Transport EMT– someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The Transport Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will operate in a dual role acting as both an EMT transport team member and as a communication specialist in the Transport Center.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications

Successful completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) required
BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support American Heart Association required
EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Texas Department of State Health Services required or
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Tech-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services required or
EMT-I - Emergency Medical Tech-Interm Texas Department of State Health Services required or
EMT-A - Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health Services required or
EMT-P - Emergency Medical Tech-Parame Texas Department of State Health Services required or
LIC PAR - Lic-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services required
Dispatch skills highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide patient care through policies, protocols and guidelines delegated by the RN or RRT within the EMT scope of practice
Provides high quality patient care and customer service
Obtain and document vital signs and physiological values using appropriate monitors. Respond appropriately to alarms and notify the RN of abnormal findings
Maintains confidentiality concerning patient/family issues and demonstrates sensitivity to information, ensuring privacy by understanding HIPPA laws as it pertains to health information
Ensures timely response to campus emergencies by rapid/accurate deployment of the code response team in the Transport Center