Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / A-EMT)

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to a Lieutenant or Commander, responsible for providing pre-hospital clinical medicine in response to 911 calls. Operates and maintains medical equipment and emergency vehicles.

Advanced EMT to receive monthly stipend once credentialed at AEMT level.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Provides pre-hospital care based on Scope of Care
• Operates standard equipment; such as stretchers, patient care monitors and diagnostic equipment
• Operates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles under normal and emergency situations
• Assures vehicles are adequately stocked and in proper working order
• Maintains and troubleshoots medical equipment
• Assess emergency scenes and gives direction to patients, first responders, and/or bystanders
• Utilizes electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, electronic patient care records, and computer aid dispatching equipment
• Extricates persons from vehicles, bends and lifts, and performs CPR for extended periods of time
• Functions independently once credentialed by the Medical Director
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
• Maintains credentialing by the Medical Director
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Lieutenant or Commander
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle and emergency equipment under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operator

• Position involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, lifting, climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities

• Position involves accessing patients on foot over rough terrain and obstacles

• Position involves hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear, understandable voice

• Position involves extricating persons from vehicles

• Position involves partner to carrying equipment and patients weighing up to 225 pounds

• PhysicalAbilities

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions

• FineMotorSkills

• Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, such as bandaging, splinting, and other basic airway techniques

• Vision

• Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles

• Musthavecoloracuityadequatefordeterminationofskinandbloodcolor

• Must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes

Hearing

• Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family, or bystanders
• Mustbeabletohearbreathsoundsandaccuratelydetermineauscultatedbloodpressures
• Mustbeabletodifferentiateseparateconversationsinactivedistractingenvironments
• Must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens

Speech

• Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions
• Mustbeabletospeakclearlyinstressfulsituations
• Must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families, and other emergency personnel

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• May be required to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold and wet conditions
• High-volume, fast-paced environment dealing with life-threatening situations
• Constant contact with the public under duress and in crisis situations

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is required
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of EMS operations, systems, and procedures

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT-B or AEMT

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience as a 911 EMT-B or AEMT
• Bilingual: Spanish

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Tuberculosis, Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database clearance

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website atwww.wilco.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.