EMT Basic - Part Time

The EMT-Basic provides emergency medical assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS) treatment, patient stabilization, and transport in a 911 EMS system. This position responds to medical emergencies, works collaboratively with other public safety personnel, and maintains readiness of ambulances, equipment, and EMS facilities.

• Respond promptly and safely to emergency and non-emergency assignments; assess scene safety and patient needs.

• Perform patient assessments, establish care priorities, and deliver BLS care within the current Texas EMT scope of practice, medical direction, protocols, and applicable law.
• Provide authorized basic airway management, CPR, AED use, bleeding control, splinting, oxygen therapy, and other appropriate EMT-level interventions.
• Operate assigned ambulances safely when authorized; assist with patient lifting, moving, packaging, transportation, and transfer of care.
• Coordinate care with paramedics, fire departments, first responders, law enforcement, mutual-aid agencies, and receiving hospitals.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and complete electronic patient care reports and other required documentation.
• Inspect, clean, restock, and maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies; report deficiencies promptly.
• Follow department policies for equipment inventory, supply accountability, infection control, and safety reporting.
• Communicate clearly and professionally by radio, telephone, electronically, and in person.
• Participate in continuing education, skills training, quality improvement, community education, and other assigned activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of EMS facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
• Carry out other job-related duties as assigned by EMS leadership.

• Current Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, maintained in good standing.

• Current valid Texas driver’s license and ability to meet applicable departmental driving requirements.
• Ability to maintain required certification, continuing education, and departmental training throughout employment.
• Ability to perform the physical and cognitive demands of emergency patient care, including lifting and moving patients and equipment using approved safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and complete accurate electronic documentation.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively in high-stress situations.

Preferred Qualifications

At least six (6) months of 911 emergency medical services experience is preferred, not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of prehospital basic emergency care, medical equipment, infection prevention, and ambulance operations.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition, prioritize care, and function calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Ability to recognize and report problems with vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, coworkers, and partner agencies.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, agency policies, medical protocols, and documentation standards.