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Posted: 11-Jan-25
Location: Canton, Texas
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Internal Number: 236893
JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Medical Technician will provide ambulatory care on an ambulance which includes the assessment and implementation of an appropriate care plan compatible with the physician's overall therapeutic goals. This individual will include the physical, psychological, and social dimensions unique to each patient as care is given in a community-oriented primary care center.
MAJOR Job duties
·Renders emergency first aid, such as bandaging and splinting, to injured or ill patients.
·Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen, in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation.
·Administers antiseptic solution to prevent infection until the patient can receive professional care.
·Assists in lifting patient onto wheeled cart or stretcher and into and out of the ambulance.
JOB STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Skills
·High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Texas EMT Basic License required.
·BLS required.
ACTIVITIES & PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
In the performance of the work, associates in this job may be required to do either one or a combination of any of these: stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push/pull, lift/carry, twist, over-head reach, climb stairs, flex wrist, and extend the wrist.
In the performance of the work, associates in this job may be required to travel to other locations, be in automobiles, emergency vehicles, emergency aircraft, or commercial aircraft, for authorized work reasons.
Associates in this job may be required to have vision acuity of at least 20/40, conversational hearing acuity, color perception, and the ability to speak and understand the English language.
The strict adherence to CHRISTUS Health safety, security policies, and protocol, as well as the wearing, donning, and utilization of PPE, safety equipment, power-operated lifting devices as appropriate, tools, and other devices, are required in the performance of this job.
If accommodation is required under the ADA regulations, Christus Health will provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations in good faith.
Work Type:
Full Time
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