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WINDSOR EMS INC EMT-B, BASIC - 77058 in Houston, Texas
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EMT-B, BASIC
Position Summary:
- Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with the local, state and national standards of practice.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state and national standards of practice. - Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps. - Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination. - Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required. - Conducts regular unit checks and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT is responsible for is present, clean and in proper working order. - Will document and report all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required. - In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised. - Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment. - Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled. - Request supplies and equipment from Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed. - Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required. - Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.
Requirements: - High School Diploma or GED. - Minium age requirement 22+ (insurance.) - Texas State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
- State of Texas EMT Certification (Required.)
- Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.
- Current and valid Texas issued drivers license in good standing (driving company vehicle.)
Request supplies and equipment from Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
Basic determined by appropriate state requirements. NREMT preferred but not required.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are required for employment. (Due to the nature of employer's business, company policy requires that candidates having criminal background will not be considered for employment.)