Emergency Medical Technician (Emt-B / A-Emt)

Salary: $17.56 Hourly
Location : Georgetown: 3189 SE Inner Loop, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14.02568
Department:Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date: 02/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 12:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to a Lieutenant or Commander, responsible for providing pre-hospital clinical medicine in response to 911 calls. Operates and maintains medical equipment and emergency vehicles.
Advanced EMT to receive monthly stipend once credentialed at AEMT level.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Provides pre-hospital care based on Scope of Care
• Operates standard equipment; such as stretchers, patient care monitors and diagnostic equipment
• Operates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles under normal and emergency situations
• Assures vehicles are adequately stocked and in proper working order
• Maintains and troubleshoots medical equipment

• Assess emergency scenes and gives direction to patients, first responders, and/or bystanders

• Utilizes electronic communication including portable and mobile radios, electronic patient care records, and computer aid dispatching equipment
• Extricates persons from vehicles, bends and lifts, and performs CPR for extended periods of time
• Functions independently once credentialed by the Medical Director
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas

• Maintains credentialing by the Medical Director
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Lieutenant or Commander
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle and emergency equipment under normal and emergency conditions without any equipment modifications specific to any individual operator
• Position involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, lifting, climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities
• Position involves accessing patients on foot over rough terrain and obstacles
• Position involves hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear, understandable voice
• Position involves extricating persons from vehicles
• Position involves partner to carrying equipment and patients weighing up to 225 pounds

• Physical Abilities
  • Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions
• Fine Motor Skills
  • Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, such as bandaging, splinting, and other basic airway techniques
• Vision
  • Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles
  • Must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color
  • Must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes

Hearing

• Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family, or bystanders
• Must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures
• Must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active distracting environments
• Must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens

Speech

• Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions
• Must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations
• Must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families, and other emergency personnel

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• May be required to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold and wet conditions
• High-volume, fast-paced environment dealing with life-threatening situations
• Constant contact with the public under duress and in crisis situations

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is required
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of EMS operations, systems, and procedures

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT-B or AEMT

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience as a 911 EMT-B or AEMT
• Bilingual: Spanish

EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Tuberculosis, Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database clearance

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
01
Are you currently certified or licensed as an EMT-B or AEMT with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)?

• Yes
• No

02
If not currently certified or licensed as an EMT-B or AEMT with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), are you eligible for credentials by date of hire?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03
Please list the EMT program which you graduated/received certification from or are currently enrolled in.
04
Have you taken the Williamson County EMS Hiring Process written exam within the past 24 months?

• Yes
• No

05
EMTs are required to continue their education and training to stay current and effective. Required training can be scheduled monthly and can occur on days off. Are you able to commit to completing continued education, training and certifications programs as assigned?

• Yes
• No

06
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history and OIG LEIE database background check, and passing a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement.

• Yes
• No

07
This position requires a driving records check as part of the selection process. In order to be considered for this position, your driving record may not include any of the following conditions during the last 36-months. Any driving convictions involving:• Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance;• Refusing to submit to a test to determine alcohol or controlled substance concentration• Leaving scene of crash• Vehicular manslaughter/homicide• Using vehicle to commit a felony; • Losing your license or driving while license is suspended;• Two or more reckless driving violations, negligent crash or violation with a pedestrian; • Three or more violations while operating a motor vehicle

• I attest that my driving record does not meet or exceed the number of violations and/or offenses listed above, and I am eligible to be considered for this position. I am able to provide a copy of my driving record at the time of interview.
• I AM NOT ELIGIBLE to be considered for this position. My driving record meets or exceeds the number of violations and/or offenses listed above.

08
References will be checked as part of this hiring process and references should be made aware to expect a call from our team. Have you provided on this application valid contact information, including the most direct phone number, for your references and former employers?

• Yes
• No

Required Question