Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

The EMT is on the team that is first in response to emergency calls for medical assistance. The responder assesses the situation, obtains basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care onsite within the scope of practice as an EMT.

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.

Perform other duties as required or assigned that are 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.

Previous EMT experience in correctional, emergency, urgent care, hospital, military, or public safety settings.

Experience managing medical emergencies, trauma, and behavioral health crises.

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.

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at

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.

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