EMT Basic

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Basic (Secondary) (SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION)

REPORTS TO : Field Operations Supervisor

FLSA CLASS : Non-Exempt / Hourly

REVISED DATE : October 1, 2018

Please be advised that the hiring process for this position will take place on Tuesday, June 25. If there are enough applicants we will also open a hiring process on Wednesday, June 26 .

All hiring processes will take place at the MedStar location on Alta Mere.

The start date for this class is set for July 22, 2024 .

ALL new hires may be REQUIRED to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, and also Mandatory Overtime as necessary.

SUMMARY :

The mission and purpose of this position are to compassionately deliver high-quality emergency service and basic patient care in a professional, caring manner.

SPECIAL NOTE : This job has been designated as a Safety Sensitive Position by MedStar. Public safety, as well as the safety of MedStar employees, requires that the employee in this position be able to perform all essential functions at the highest levels at all times.

Therefore, this position is subject to frequent drug testing and requires reporting of all employee use of High Risk Medications identified by MedStar and certification from the employee’s physician that such medications can be safely used while working.

Because MedStar’s ability to deliver emergency medical response depends on having a workforce that can be reliably scheduled, this job also requires regular and reliable attendance.

This is a high-stress job that requires focus, engagement, and high performance in traumatic, physically demanding, emotionally charged, and life-threatening situations.

The position involves exposure to serious and graphic injury to adults and children, including death and dismemberment. A high level of physical, mental, and emotional health is an essential requirement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Maintaining appropriate mental focus and emotional stability to perform safety sensitive functions in high stress, traumatic, physically demanding, emotionally charged situations.
• Reporting on time and regularly working scheduled shifts so as to not compromise the delivery of emergency medical care by the MAEMSA system.
• Being available for on-call and overtime work required in emergencies and at other times as directed or assigned.
• Lifting and moving patients, including morbidly obese patients.
• Safely operating and maintaining an emergency vehicle.
• Performing the Physical Requirements listed below.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS :

• Competently render both emergency pre-hospital care and care in connection with inter-facility transportation.
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements and applicable protocols.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and loved ones.
• Safely operate and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to position.
• Proficient in use of Mapsco and routing software to minimize call response time.
• Work efficiently and professionally with other MAEMSA team members.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other healthcare professionals.
• Write clearly and efficiently and accurately document patient care and information.

JOB DUTIES :

• Comply with all MedStar policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional, and ethical behavior, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System.
• Utilize medical equipment, including cardiac monitor, oxygen, and suction devices, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required to provide basic medical care consistent with medical protocols.
• Continually improve and upgrade skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession through continuing education classes (12 lead courses, card classes, etc.).
• Communicate information through the proper chain of command, to management, and to other employees of MedStar.
• Comply with local, state, and regional emergency medical service operations, regulations, and laws.
• Accurately and completely record the required information on all documents required by MedStar, the Department of State Health Services, and the Office of the Medical Director.

Examples include : logistics forms, employee injury reports, accident reports, incident reports, etc.

• Comply with MedStar and Department of State Health Services requirements for continuing education and licensure.
• Maintain ALL certifications as required by the Medical Director and MedStar.
• Communicate with Controllers to receive and understand call data provided, as well as requesting additional resources or other needs in the field.
• Attend and participate in all required continuing education / meetings of MedStar and / or the Office of the Medical Director.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of MedStar property, including but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas providing efficient and appropriate patient care, as well as to maintain the image of MedStar.
• Participate in community programs to maintain MedStar’s image and establish strong community relations, to include community programs sponsored by the police, fire departments and other external customers of MedStar.
• Effectively function in the System Status Management System and have basic understanding of the system.
• Ensure confidentiality of medical and all other discretionary information.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Occasionally : Confined areas, extreme hot and cold, wet and / or humid conditions, noise, vibration, mechanical and electrical equipment, moving objects, high places, fumes / odors / mists, dirt and dust, gasses, toxic conditions, human excrement, blood, urine, mucous, tissue.
• Frequently : Works alone, with, and around others, face to face and verbal contact, inside and outside temperature changes and other inclement weather conditions.
• Constantly : Shift work, with frequently extended day.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Lifting / carrying at least 125 lbs., pushing, pulling, typing, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, upper and lower body flexibility, running distance, driving ambulance, car or truck, multiple physical activities performed at the same time (driving, talking and seeing).
• Frequently : Hearing / listening, clear speech, touching, walking inside and outside, and sitting.
• Occasionally : Smelling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a EMT Basic / Intermediate program and acceptance for certification in the State of Texas and maintaining certification
• Maintain current Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Maintain, on file, current and valid EMT Basic / Intermediate Certification
• Maintain, on file, current and valid CPR (BCLS) (Health Care Provider minimum) certification
• Maintain, on file, current NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700
• Frequently lift and / or move more than 125 pounds including lifting, moving, and carrying patients up and down stairs
• Any other requirements as determined by the Office of the Medical Director
• Must not have been excluded by the OIG to Participate in Federally Funded Health Care Programs

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS :

• Previous EMT experience in a 911 EMS system
16 days ago