Emergency Medical Technician (Emt-Basic)

EMT- Basic

The fundamental responsibility of our Medics is to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, to promote health, to do no harm, and to encourage the quality and equal availability of Emergency Medical care.

EMT Benefits:

• Overnight Shifts + $2.00 per hour Differential Pay
• Weekend Shifts (Saturday/Sunday) + $3.00 per hour Differential Pay
• Set Days
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Payroll- Direct Deposit
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- IRA

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
• Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of the license certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
• Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
• Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
• Lifting of patients from beds or emergency scenes onto the stretcher and into the ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps.
• Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
• Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
• Conducts regular unit checks and equipment testing to ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
• Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
• Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's Basic Life Support equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Will document and report all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
• In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants is not compromised.
• Completes all other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician Certification- Basic
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must have a minimum of 1 year Ambulance driving experience
• Must pass a background check
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional teamwork with a positive attitude is a must.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• EMT: 1 year (Required)
• Ambulance Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas EMT-B License (Required)
• Valid Texas Drivers License (Required)
• Do you have a Houston Ambulance Driver Permit (E-permit) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77025 (Required)

Work Location: In person