"Emergency Medical Technician"

Extended Job Title

Emergency Medical Technician

Position Description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides services at the Montgomery County Jail in Conroe, TX, and is first in response to emergency calls for medical assistance. Employees in this position are responsible for assessing the situation, obtaining basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and providing emergency care.

Major/Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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