Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)

Best Care EMS is currently EMT-Basics for all shifts.

Benefits:

• Overnight Shifts (Monday - Friday) $2.00 per hour Differential Pay
• Weekend Shifts (Saturday/Sunday) $3.00 per hour Differential Pay
• 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:

• TDSHS- Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• 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.

You may apply directly at: https://www.bestcareems.com/resources/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Ambulance Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Drivers License (Required)
• TDSHS EMT-B License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77025 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20