Emergency Medical Technician

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Position:

Emergency Medical Technician

Assignment: Breckenridge Village of Tyler

Reports to: Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional as assigned

Status

Full Time

Pay Grade

Seniority Level

Supervises

No

SCA Class (If Applicable)

Education

:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

.

Certification Req

Current EMT Basic certification or license in state of residence. Current EMT Basic certification in the state of Texas. Cannot be barred from working in any state.

Experience

Preferred

• 1
• year experience
• working with IDD Adults

Care Provider experience preferred

Supervises

N/A

Position Summary

Breckenridge Village (BV) is a Christ-centered community serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our EMT Team ensures that all interactions reflect Breckenridge Village’s values:

Love God, Value People, Care Passionately, Work Together.

There are times when

additional

medical supervision and support are needed on our Campus.

Our

EMT

Team

• provides short-term medical coverage to help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we serve. This position works collaboratively with BV
• staff and leadership to respond to medical needs, provide
• appropriate first
• aid and emergency care within the scope of EMT certification, and
• assist
• with assessing situations that may require
• additional
• medical attention.

Our EMTs

• serve
• as a calm, compassionate, and professional medical resource while interacting respectfully with individuals with IDD, their families, and
• BV
• team members. The position may be scheduled for
• special events , periods of increased medical needs, staff shortages, or other campus coverage
• as
• need ed .
• The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, observant, and comfortable working with adults with IDD.

Our EMTs

• must be able to respond appropriately to medical concerns, communicate effectively with the
• BV
• team,
• maintain
• appropriate documentation , and follow
• BV
• policies and procedures.
• To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations
• in accordance with

the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:

Essential Functions

• Understand and adhere to the Breckenridge Village Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely,
• identify
• potential hazards, and report safety concerns
• immediately
• to their direct chain of command.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
• Perform clinic duties as directed or provide medical support or transport services based on the mission assignment.
• Provide patient care based on the appropriate certification level to all patients outlined within utilizing all basic or advanced skills and techniques outlined within your certification level and medical protocols
• or
• as assigned
• by the

President, Executive Vice President and/or Director of Nursing

with operational support as needed

Know

• and
• recognize
• the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior when
• observing
• clients and
• implementing
• professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.

Participate in

• ,
• or assist ,
• an incident management workforce that will conduct disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and
• comply with
• all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).

Demonstrate the ability to

Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.

Maintain professional

• people
• skills and non-verbal communication skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while
• maintaining
• control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
• Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite).
• Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two-way radio, satellite, etc.).
• Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
• Work extended hours and/or non-traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).

Meet all

• stat e regulatory guidelines and standards that
• are applicabl e
• to this position.

Ensure

transportation off site

of residents to health care appointments

including :

• doctor, dentist, therapy, counseling,
• lab
• and other required transporting visits.
• Ensure medical orders, as given by
• client
• providers, are implemented and followed at all times.
• Must complete and sign Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification

Work in a

• fast-paced
• environment while
• maintaining
• control and professional composure at all times and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population

Maintain

• computer literacy
• required
• to meet the responsibilities of the position

Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
.

Other Responsibilities

Other job duties as assigned

Credentials, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain current EMT Basic certification in the state of residence.
• Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.

Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with

a clean

driving record.

Pass

pre -employment and biennial criminal background checks.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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