Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

First Choice Ambulance is the leading provider of quality Medical Transportation Services in the Southeast region. First Choice Ambulance is a dynamic and innovative organization that has served the Houston area for nearly 20 years and encourages professional development and career advancement. As health care professionals, our priority is our patients. We are committed to preserving the rights, privacy, and dignity of all patients our EMT team transports. At First Choice, we put our patients FIRST, and we are dedicated to providing safe, prompt, and reliable transportation, while delivering the highest level of quality and service our patients deserve. Responsibilities of an EMT: EMT Basic will transport patients safely and comfortably with a pleasant and caring disposition EMT Basic will provide basic life support to the patient before they are transported to the hospital EMT Basic will determine the right course of action after evaluating the patient’s condition EMT Basic will observe and record the patient’s condition or injury, the treatment provided and reactions to drugs or treatment EMT Basic will provide medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevent spinal damage, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize their condition EMT Basic will clean the equipment and check and replace the used and damaged supplies EMT Basic will prepare a patient care report and take notes of the medical treatment given to them EMT Basic will sterilize the ambulance interior EMT Basic will restock all supplies EMT Basic will attend refresher trainings and continuing education programs as required by medical control, certifying or licensing agencies Requirements of an EMT: Valid EMT License Issued by Texas Department of State Health Services Active CPR Card Valid Driver License Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift On call Overtime Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: EMT: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) EMT Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person