Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) for Comfort Care - San Antonio, Texas

Company Name: UnitedHealth Group
Location(s): San Antonio, Texas, 78201, United States

Job Summary
Administers first-aid treatment and transports sick or injured persons to a medical facility by working as a member of an emergency medical team. Determines nature of illness or injury to establish first-aid procedures and performs needed procedures. Provides professional, safe and timely transportation services to all clients and staff members.

Essential Job Functions
Assesses patient’s need for emergency aid and responds with the appropriate procedures accordingly.
Provides safe transportation of patients and staff via ambulance to medical facilities.
Conducts daily inspection of vehicle and supplies to ensure compliance with Texas state requirements.
Maintains positive relationships with associated agencies and medical personnel.
Completes accurate patient run reports.
Communicates accurate patient information to appropriate staff.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must be at least 25 years of age.
One or more years of EMT experience required.
Current Texas EMT license issued by Texas Department of Health required.
Current CPR certification and card required.
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred.

Physical & Mental Requirements
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 75 pounds of force
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

WellMed is a healthcare delivery system serving more than 90,000 patients, primarily Medicare eligible seniors, in Texas and Florida through primary care clinics, multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, WellMed is an industry leader in medical risk management, highly effective disease management and chronic care programs, healthcare delivery services and more.

Our focus and mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. We are innovators in preventative healthcare, striving to change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Our providers and support staff are selected for their dedication to the senior population and focus on preventative, proactive patient care.

WellMed is now part of the OptumHealth division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job Details
Contest Number: 389713
Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) for Comfort Care - San Antonio, Texas
Job Family: Healthcare Delivery
Business Segment: OptumHealth


Additional Job Detail Information:
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Telecommuter Position: No
Overtime Status: Non-exempt

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