Emergency Medical Technician

We are searching for a full time night shift Emergency Medical Technician at Texas Childrens The Woodlands Emergency Center - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital this position youll provide patient care and excellent customer service in the Emergency Center setting. Additionally you will provide direct care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.

Think youve got what it takes

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with suturing spinal immobilization obtaining specimens airway procedures postmortem care and transport
• Provides one-to-one observation for psychiatric emergencies assists with (does not apply) restraints per hospital policy
• Collaborates with Emergency Center staff to ensure efficient patient flow
• Collaborates with multiple licensed personnel and is able to prioritize delegated tasks and workload
• Turns over the exam room for next patient visit utilizing appropriate infection control procedures
• Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families visitors peers and other health care team members
• Ensures and participates in ongoing communication with other health care team members to enhance the patients plan of care
• Supports and maintains established supply levels

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• EMT EMT-A EMT-B EMT-I EMT-P or LIC PAR certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services required

Preferred:

• 1-year experience as an EMT preferred