JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Tech - Paramedic administers efficient, rapid, quality care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

• Provides critical care interventions and patient transport, in an independent capacity, to provide quality care to a varied patient population.
• Operates ambulance in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluations effectively and promptly and institutes treatment plans that are prioritized appropriately and are within the scope of care guidelines as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Services (TDHS).
• Evaluates the status of patients to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and revises treatment plans promptly and effectively as necessary according to the changing needs of patients.
• Responds quickly to patients’ request for assistance with personal hygiene needs.
• Documents and organizes patient care information accurately and thoroughly, with no more than 5% of service reports returned for completion.
• Completes daily check list for assigned ambulances to ensure that the ambulance is maintained in a constant state of readiness to respond quickly to any emergency call.
• Changes cot linen and removes soiled items, dirt and trash at the completion of each run. Notifies the appropriate personnel immediately when required supplies and equipment are not available for stocking the unit.
• Maintains the cleanliness and functionality of the cleaning, sleeping and crew quarter areas on a regular basis. Performs daily tasks necessary to keep the ambulance bay clean and safe from hazards.