EMT-Basic
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We have an exciting opportunity for EMT-Basic in Texas. This is a great opportunity for seasoned EMTs interested in contract work.
Paramedic Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide emergency medical assistance, such as CPR or bandaging a wound
Quickly and efficiently assess a patient’s condition and determine the best course of treatment in collaboration with the paramedic on board.
Transport patients safely in an ambulance
Provide first aid or life support to patients who are sick or injured
Transfer patients to the emergency area of the hospital or other healthcare facility
Report what they saw and did to doctors, nurses or other healthcare staff
Document what kind of medical treatment was given to the patient from the moment of arriving at the scene to transferring the patient to the healthcare facility
Replace, clean and buy inventory of supplies and equipment
Maintaining vehicles, stations, and communication and medical equipment.
Decontaminate the ambulance interior following the treatment of a patient with an infectious disease, and report the case to the proper authorities.
Job Summary:
Texas
16-week assignment
Two weeks ON/ Two Weeks OFF
12 Hour-Shifts
AM and PM shifts available
Base pay: $18/hr
OT: $27/hr.
Biweekly pay schedule
You will be assisting a private EMS company doing inter-facility transfers and responding to 911 calls
Call volume: 6-10 calls per shift. IFTs and or 911 calls. Calls might average 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Qualifications:
Proven ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs individually without restrictions, and manage 200–300 lbs safely with a partner.
Skilled in bending, kneeling, and crawling on uneven terrain as required in emergency response environments.
Capable of sitting, bending, and standing for extended periods while maintaining focus and readiness.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs from ground to waist level repeatedly during routine and emergency operations.
Strong ability to coordinate closely with team members and perform effectively in high-stress situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Highly adaptable, able to take direction and adjust to changing situations and job duties in dynamic field environments.
Experienced with MICU-level transports, including IV pump management, ventilator operation, and cardiac monitoring. (Not required for EMT but preferred.)
Proficient in operating emergency vehicles for extended hours, both during daytime and nighttime/darkness conditions.
Required Skills:
Compact State EMT-B license/ or Texas EMT License
Local Residents (Preferred)
BLS, PALS, and ACLS Certifications
At Least 3 years of experience with IFTs or 911
At least 3 years of experience driving an ambulance
Include experience driving for extended hours under varying conditions, including both daytime and nighttime operations
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $1,946.00 per week
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
NREMT (Required)
EMT-B Texas License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road