What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight/Weekend EMT-B, Emergency Medical Technician position at BestCare EMS?
EMT- Basic
The fundamental responsibility of our Medics is to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, to promote health, to do no harm, and to encourage the quality and equal availability of emergency medical care.
Benefits:
Differential Pay- $2.00 an hour differential for overnight shifts
Differential Pay- $3.00 an hour differential for weekend shifts
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Payroll- Direct Deposit
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan- IRA
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
- Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of the license certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
- Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
- Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
- Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
- Lifting of patients from beds onto the stretcher and into the 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 is in proper working order.
- Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
- Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's Basic Life Support equipment and its proper use at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be available to work the Overnight Shift, overnight shifts begin in the afternoon/evening and end the following morning.
- Must have a current Texas- Emergency Medical Technician Certification- Basic
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience driving an ambulance.
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must pass a background check
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Professional teamwork with a positive attitude is a must.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Ambulance Driving: 1 year (Required)
- EMT: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Texas Drivers License (Required)
- Texas EMT-B License (Required)
- City of Houston Ambulance Driver Permit (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77025 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22