What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT Basic - Full Time position at City of Dickinson, TX?
Salary : $18.00 Hourly
Location : Emergency Medical Services
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400039
Department : Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central America
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We believe it is everyone's duty to assist the City in creating a positive and harmonious work environment. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business in a city where we S.H.I.N.E.! At the City of Dickinson, our employees are committed to Serving our citizens with Humility, Integrity, Nobility, and Excellence.
Job Summary
Provides Basic Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of both non-critically and critically ill or injured patients; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or severe bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; operates and maintains assigned Mobile Intensive Care Unit as well as EMS Headquarters.
Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Provides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include Basic Life Support activities, up to current Texas State certification level.
Drive Mobile Intensive Care Units to emergency scenes, transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Perform a variety of emergency medical treatment services at the basic life support level.
Employ safe lifting and moving techniques. Maintain ambulance vehicle and equipment.
Assist in training public on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) standard first aid, and emergency medical techniques. Participate in public health screening.
Assist EMS Director and / or EMS Supervisor in performing the full range of basic life support functions.
Communicate clearly and appropriately when utilizing the Department's communication equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Maintains equipment; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies; and cleans the fire station.
Receive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management Staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of : Medical equipment and inventory.
English grammar, spelling, punctuation
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in : Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to : Assess and diagnose patients with medical complaints.
Remain calm and customer focused during highly stressful situations
Identify mechanical issues with the ambulance and medical equipment
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Other Information
Required Experience : At least six (6) months of Emergency Medical Service 911-experience, preferred
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Completion of Texas DSHS EMT
- Each individual must qualify and be re-certified prior to the end of their Texas certification period
- Must maintain CE hours within current Texas DSHS guidelines
- Valid Texas Driver's License
Pre-Employment Screening : Qualified Candidates must complete a brief physical agility test and Skills / Written Exam
Once offered the position, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening.
This is a safety sensitive position; therefore, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.
The City of Dickinson offers an excellent array of benefits and is a member of the
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), offering a 2 : 1 match on a 7%
employee contribution, 5 year vesting.
The City provides full-time employees 100% employer paid :
Other Benefits
Salary : $18
