Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic/EMT #)

Company: Maxim Healthcare
Location: Denton
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Critical Care/Trauma opening in Denton, Texas. Emergency Medical Technician Maxim Healthcare is looking to hire an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to administer first-aid treatment to sick or injured patients to a medical facility. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will also transport patients, as necessary. This position is open to support COVID relief efforts. High Pay! Travelers Welcome! SCHEDULE: 12 hour shifts Day or night, must be flexible Guaranteed 48 hours each week Available locations:

• Baylor Scott and White Medical - Irving
• Baylor Scott and White Medical - Waxahachie
• Dallas Medical
• Dallas Regional
• Hendrick Medical-Brownwood
• Medical City Arlington
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Denton
• Medical City North Hills
• Medical City Plano
• Medical City Weatherford
• THR Plano Responsibilities

• Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location.
• Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher.
• Removes or assists in the removal of victims from the scene of an accident or catastrophe.
• Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or the need for additional assistance, bases decisions on statements of persons involved, the examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
• Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle.
• Applies splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation.
• Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facilities.
• Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims? vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.
• Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies.
• May also assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at the scene of a catastrophe.
• May assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at a medical facility.
• Other Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) duties as assigned Qualifications
  • High School diploma or its equivalent.
  • Current BLS card. ACLS/PALS per Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) contract requirement.
  • Certified/Licensed per State Requirement and/or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) contract Requirement or Proof of Certification from an approved EMT Certification Program.
  • Drivers License within the state of accomplished practice.
  • Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
  • Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
  • Successful completion of screening test for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the EMT practices with a score of 80% or greater.
  • Full command, verbal and written, of English Language. Maxim Employee Benefits Include:
    • Health Benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Vision
    • Dental
    • 401K Savings Plan
    • Perkspot Employee Discount Program
    • Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program Specialists and Counselors available 24/7
    • Maxim College Partnership Program
    • Direct Deposit For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact a Recruiter at [Click Here to Apply] or email your resume to [Click Here to Apply]

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