Emergency Medical Technician I - CS Young Medical Facility
Company: UTMB HEALTH
Location: Galveston
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician I - CS Young Medical
FacilityGalveston, Texas, United StatesAllied HealthUTMB
HealthRequisition # 2201084The mission of Correctional Managed Care
is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient
populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).JOB SUMMARY
:Coordinates the most efficient transportation mode for each
patient. Work is performed under the direction of the EMS
Operations officer, with latitude for the exercise of independent
judgment and initiative within the limits of established policies
and procedures.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Coordinates medically related transfers of patients from
sending to receiving facilities based on triage information
received about the patient.
- Operates computer terminal to input patient information,
vehicle status, and crew assignments.
- Gathers and records information related to the level of care
actually required during transfer (based on patient's medical
condition).
- Dispatches appropriate resources to complete patient transfers
in the most cost-effective manner that ensures appropriate level of
care en route.
- Collects information related to vehicle maintenance, repair
costs, outside vendor utilization, and other operational
statistical data as required.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.EQUIPMENT :Standard patient
care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.WORK ENVIRONMENT
:Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile
detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment
drug testing is also required.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :High
school or GED equivalent. Current certification as an Emergency
Medical Technician - Basic by the Texas Department of Health.Salary
is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.Equal
Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal
opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran
status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by
federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by
law. As a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative
action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans
and individuals with disabilities.Compensation
Keywords: UTMB HEALTH, Galveston , Emergency Medical Technician I - CS Young Medical Facility, Professions , Galveston, Texas
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