Variable-Shift, Full-Time Ambulance Service Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Join our team as a variable-shift, full-time, Ambulance Service Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Canyon, TX.
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- BSA provides 24-hour paramedic care through our ambulance service, which responds to emergencies in Canyon and 825 square miles of Randall County. BSA EMS staffs two stations 24/7/365, one in northern Randall County and one in Canyon.
Responsibilities
- Provides out-of-hospital emergency medical care, stabilization, and safe transport for patients experiencing medical emergencies or injuries. EMT-Bs operate under medical oversight and within protocols approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and assess patient condition.
- Provide Basic Life Support (BLS), including CPR, airway management, bleeding control, and operation of basic medical devices such as oxygen delivery systems and suction units.
- Perform interventions using standard EMT-B equipment and follow statewide medical protocols.
- Interview patients, family members, and bystanders to obtain medical history and incident information.
- Safely operate an ambulance in both emergency and non-emergency modes following traffic regulations. Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities while monitoring and rendering care en route.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, hospital personnel, and other first responders.
- Complete accurate and timely electronic and written patient care reports.
- Follow all state and local medical protocols, EMS regulations, and safety procedures.
- Inspect, clean, and maintain ambulances and medical equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and restock as needed.
- Participate in training sessions, drills, and continuing education.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- High School (or GED equivalent) diploma.
- Certification or licensure as an EMT-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Successful completion of a DSHS-approved EMT-B course and passing of the National Registry exam.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Valid minimum Class C Texas Driver's License with restriction "A" permissible.
- Completion of the following Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.A is required within 80 days of employment.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS).
- Field experience.
- National Registry.
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