EMT-Basic/Advanced EMT (Hemphill County EMS)

It is Hemphill County Hospital District's mission to serve the region's health needs through exceptional care in a compassionate environment by dedicated professionals. Our focus is on relationships and community-centered healthcare-- all aimed at improving the overall health, wellness, and quality of life of our neighbors.
 We believe every role has an impact on our patients lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We recognize and support each individual's unique talents and skills in a collaborative atmosphere. We are looking for a dedicated professional like you to be a part of our EMS team as a Full-Time EMT-B or AEMT.
Join us in our efforts as we better serve our community!
Our EMS Department provides a broad range of services to aid in the response, screening and treatment of medical conditions and emergent injuries. A few responsibilities of our EMT-B include: 

* Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;

* Administering basic and restricted advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and/or in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards;

* Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;

* Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques;

* Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards;

* Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;

* Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of people as may be needed; and

* Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.

Education/ Certifications/ Licenses Requirements:
- The employee must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education.
- The employee must have and maintain current State of Texas Emergency Medical Technician certification.

- If applying as a AEMT: The employee must have and maintain a current state (Texas) AEMT credential.
- The employee must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver license, current state EMT certification, American Heart Association BLS certification and other Life Support credentials, EVOC training (or completed within 6 months of hire), and other certification as required.

Minimum Experience, Abilities Required and Special Requirements:
- This position requires at least one year of work experience in service as an EMT-Basic or AEMT.

- The employee must possess basic working knowledge of computers and be able to enter necessary data into a computer and/or other electronic record-keeping device.

Benefits:

At Hemphill County Hospital District, we offer a customizable benefits package to meet you and your family needs. We offer Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, and an Employer Matched Pension Plan-- just to name a few of the many benefits we offer to eligible employees.

Company Policy:

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.