EMT Basic

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

• 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.