Attendant AEMT at MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

Conroe, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

23.86

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Medical Care, Patient Assessment, Basic Life Support, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Medical Equipment Maintenance, Communication Skills, Report Writing, Driving Skills, Healthcare Regulations, Physical Fitness, CPR, Advanced Airway Techniques, Medical Procedures, Problem Solving, Time Management, NIMS Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Administration - Conroe, TX 77304 Salary Range: $21.29 - $23.86 Hourly TITLE: Attendant AEMT DEPARTMENT: Field Operations REPORTS TO: District Chief FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Requirements: Current Texas Driver's license. Must be AEMT licensed through the Texas Department of State Health Services at the time of application. One year work experience in healthcare related field preferred. SUMMARY As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you are responsible for providing basic emergency medical care and safe transport in alignment with organizational protocols and healthcare regulations. Key duties include patient assessment, administering basic life support interventions, assisting with medical procedures, and utilizing equipment to stabilize patients. You will collaborate closely with other emergency response personnel to ensure clear communication and effective teamwork during emergency situations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Respond to all requests for service within identified time standards. Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures and activation status to be followed or need for additional assistance. Administer appropriate treatment at emergency scenes and transport sick and injured persons to treatment center. Provide exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers. Maintain station in an orderly and clean fashion. Observe, record, and report the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to receiving facility. Provide patient care in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and statutes. Adhere to the policies, field operating guidelines, and clinical guidelines. Collaborate with other crew members, and other responding agency personnel on patient care issues. Preparation and completion of patient care reports. Maintains the patient compartments, medical equipment, and medical supply levels of the vehicles to assure that the vehicle is response ready. Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel. Operate the emergency vehicle according to the MCHD’s safe driving standards. Attend public relations events as needed. Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with ALARM or appropriate communications center. Work under the direction of the In Charge Paramedic in regard to patient care when appropriate. Work in a team with either In-Charge Paramedic, Attendant Paramedic or another EMT as assigned. Review and acknowledge all organizational updates as requested. Complete all Annual CAAS Required Courses. Attend mandated continuing education or other educational initiatives as requested. Other duties as necessary that are reasonably consistent with the above. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or general education degree (GED). SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Moderate word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills required. Basic Email and internet skills required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Texas Department of State Health Services EMT certification. Additional card courses as required by Clinical Guideline – 40 Card Courses and Educational Opportunities (CPR, ACLS, ITLS). Current Texas Driver’s License. Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of MCHD. Required NIMS Training as referenced in the Safety & Emergency Management Policy SEM 27-201. NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demand Category: Very Heavy Work: Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Audio-Visual & licensing Demands: Vision (Avg) Color Discrimination Peripheral Vision Depth Perception Hearing (Avg) Required License / Certification: Valid Driver's License Specific Actions Required: In an eight hour day, this job may include: Standing/Walking: 6-8 Hrs Sitting: >8 Hrs Driving: >8 Hrs Work Environment: This job may include: Chemicals Cold Dampness Fumes/Gases Heat/Humidity Height Noise Radiation MANEUVERABILITY: This job will require: Frequent Bending Squatting Climbing Twisting Reaching Unimpaired Mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance calls, must physically be able to access patients located in difficult terrain and locations, must be able to operate in variety of weather conditions, must be able to climb stairs and other structures, must be able to carry heavy equipment and patients. Abilities: Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements including without limitation, lifting and moving of heavy equipment and patients in a variety of environmental and dangerous conditions, perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers. Fine Motor Skills: Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, including without limitations bandaging, splinting and establishing an IV, perform endotracheal intubation and other advanced airway techniques, manual defibrillation, and pleural decompression. Vision: Must have correctable vision that permits the safe operation of emergency vehicles, the reading of gauges, fine print and figures associated with emergent medical care and treatment, and color acuity to differentiate varying colors that may be necessary in providing emergency care and treatment. Hearing: Must be able to obtain information provided by patients, family members, bystanders, medical professionals and other emergency personnel; and adequate hearing necessary to provide emergency care and treatment in active, distracting environments. Speech: Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions. Must be able to verbally communicate in stressful and distracting environments with patients, family members, medical professionals and other emergency personnel. Qualifications

Responsibilities

As an Attendant AEMT, you will provide basic emergency medical care and safe transport of patients. You will assess patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with emergency response personnel.