Emergency Medical Technician EMT , Local Texas

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Local, Laredo, Texas

Job Details

Job Location

Laredo, TX - Laredo, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Location: Laredo, TX

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:High School Diploma, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture's 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Dependability

• Integrity

• Personability

• Transparency

• Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP's Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter's HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care as a licensed/certified EMT.

• Successful completion of a US-based training program leading to licensure/certification as an Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

• Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

• Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

• Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

• Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

• Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

• Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Provides emergency care to help stabilize employees or visitors for life, death, loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

• Performs medical history and physical assessment; determines chief complaint.

• Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

• Apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for patient care.

• Initiates and maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

• Works within licensure/certification, Scope of Practice, and Guidelines as provided by CBP contracted employer and the certifying authority or agency.

• Maintains compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.

• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

• Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

• Attends general staff meetings and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

• Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis.

• Assists with medical appointments, medical/mental health emergencies, documenting all care provided, orders received, and/or any referrals made.

• Ensures any medical orders received or standing orders are implemented.

• Coordinates healthcare needs of the patient with other staff members or custody as needed, to include referrals to offsite care.

• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with records management policy, basic records management training, and program policies.

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient care.

• Performs head to toe assessment, documenting findings, and completing any needed treatments within the scope of practice. Refers any urgent needs to a higher level of care if needed.

• Restocks supplies as needed, assists with maintaining inventory, maintains equipment in proper working order, to include any manufacturer recommended preventative maintenance.

• Participates with general staff meetings during normal duty hours.

• Coordinates referrals to offsite facilities, performs emergency care if needed.

• Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

• Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities or initiatives as needed.

• Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance.

• A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U. S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.

• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.

• An apolitical, .