EMT Basic - Part Time

City of Dickinson, Texas•Emergency Medical Services, TX

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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