Emergency Medical Technicians

(If you have National certification and No Texas Certification you qualify for Our Cadet program please contact office for more info)

 EXPERIENCE: Not a factor

EDUCATION: Must have TDSHS Certification, OR must have applied for TDSHS certification

LANGUAGE: English, Spanish a plus

REQUIREMENTS: Must have clean driving record

Duties:

• Successfully complete a department approved course.
• Verification of skills proficiency and achievement of a passing score on the written certification examination.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Generally, the knowledge and skills required show the need for a high school education or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate verbally; via telephone and radio equipment; ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 with assistance)
• Ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations
• Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights; ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print, both under life threatening time constraints
• Ability to read English language manuals and road maps; accurately discern street signs and address numbers
• Ability to interview patient, family members, and bystanders
• Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such
• Ability to converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to status of patient. Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to highest quality patient care.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain
• Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture.
• Ability to work in low light and confined spaces.

EEOE/M/F/V/D