Transport EMT

About the role

We are searching for a Transport EMT– someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The Transport Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will operate in a dual role acting as both an EMT transport team member and as a communication specialist in the Transport Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through policies, protocols and guidelines delegated by the RN or RRT within the EMT scope of practice
• Provide high quality patient care and customer service
• Obtain and document vital signs and physiological values using appropriate monitors
• Respond appropriately to alarms and notify the RN of abnormal findings
• Maintain confidentiality concerning patient/family issues and demonstrate sensitivity to information, ensuring privacy by understanding HIPAA laws as they pertain to health information
• Ensure timely response to campus emergencies by rapid and accurate deployment of the code response team in the Transport Center

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) required
• BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required
• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (Texas Department of State Health Services) required
• or EMT-B – Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (Texas Department of State Health Services) required
• or EMT-I – Emergency Medical Technician–Intermediate (Texas Department of State Health Services) required
• or EMT-A – Advanced EMT (Texas Department of State Health Services) required
• or EMT-P – Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (Texas Department of State Health Services) required
• or LIC PAR – Licensed Paramedic (Texas Department of State Health Services) required
• Dispatch skills highly preferred