Emergency Medical Technician

Position Description

The EMT is on the team that is first to respond to emergency calls for medical assistance at the

The EMT is on the team that is first to respond to emergency calls for medical assistance at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX
. The responder assesses the situation, obtains basic medical history and performs a physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the site as well as during transit to the hospital.

• Direct Patient Care: serves patients in the health facility under the direction of a physician and within the scope of practice of an EMT.
• Emergency Response:
  Provide emergent, urgent, and routine medical response and basic life support to patients in the medical facility, utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.
• Patient Assessments:
  Evaluate patients' current medical conditions, including medical history, current medications, past medications, and other treatment services.
• Clinical Activity Documentation:
  Documents timely, clearly, and concisely; medical conditions and health needs, medical treatment and history, including currently prescribed medications, and ongoing medical service in the patient's medical record.
• Medication Administration:
  Administers prescribed treatments and medications ordered by the provider.
• Provides Clinical Assistance:
  Provides support for physicians and/or medical providers during procedures and treatment protocols.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Other Duties:
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.

High School equivalent education completed plus 1 year minimum of related experience. Must have an active EMT-Basic certification as well as active CPR certification.

• Experience with electronic health records.
• Experience in a dynamic health facility under the direction of supervising nurses.
• Correctional Experience

Resume / CV

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.