EMT Intermediate

Essential Job Functions: Serves as crew member on an EMS unit; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; evaluates scenes and responds to conditions as per policies and protocols; assesses patient and provides medical care on the scene and en route to the hospital; operates response vehicles in emergency and non-emergency traffic modes; delivers patients to hospitals; documents activities, including patient care, via written and electronic media;

maintains EMS vehicles and equipment; performs routine maintenance and cleaning at EMS facilities; instructs first responders and the public on emergency care, including CPR; attends continuing education for classes for updates on medical procedures; must be available to work 24-hour shifts unless otherwise requested and must be available on short notice.

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Knowledge: Thorough working knowledge of all EMT-B or EMT-I level objectives as specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for current certification; thorough working knowledge of the operation of EMS ambulance vehicle; thorough working knowledge of EMS communications and medical equipment; thorough knowledge of EMS medical protocols and medical procedures as well as ACLS and BTLS standards if applicable.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to read and write; ability to carry out all physical and psycho-motor skills necessary for emergency medical care; ability to operate ambulance safely in both emergency (using lights and siren) and non-emergency modes; ability to remain calm and fo