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It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Full Time, $21 per hour, Caring Leadership, Team Player, Compassionate Caring, Professional Medical ResourcePosition: Emergency Medical Technician Assignment:Breckenridge Village of Tyler Reports to: Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional as assignedStatus: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 needed. 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