Ambulance Crew - Paramedic

Please include certification with your application**
UMC EMS shifts are 12 hours long. Job Summary The Emergency Medicine Technician serves as a crew member on the EMS unit responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Job Specific Responsibilities Instructs first responders and the public on CPR and emergency care curriculums
Operates response vehicles in emergency and non-emergency traffic modes
Evaluates scenes and responds to conditions as per policies and protocols; assesses patient and provides medical care on the scene and in route to the hospital
documents activities, including patient care, via written and electronic media
Maintains EMS vehicles and equipment; performs routine maintenance and cleaning at EMS facilities
Performs other related duties and responsibilities related to Emergency Medicine Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
Possess Texas EMT-B or AEMT certification in good standing with Texas Department of Safety Health Systems
Class C driver license with no DWI convictions in the prior 10 years
Skills and Abilities Practical knowledge of medicolegal aspects of pre-hospital patient care is essential
Basic medical terminology and pre-hospital patient care skills
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; Must speak English fluently
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position will interact with patients, their family members, health care providers, members of public safety and law enforcement personnel, students, volunteers, and fellow employees
Environmental/Working Conditions Emergency Medical Services provides crew quarters which are well lighted and ventilated. Occasionally work involves the paramedic to be outdoors, in confined spaces, heights, underground, wet, and dry environment with a wide range of temperatures. UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
*Spiritual
Financial
Career Community
On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country
We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly
Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.
Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.
About UMCP 35 Practice Locations - private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

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