EMT Basic

BSA Health System•Canyon, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the ambulance service team as a variable-shift, full-time Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Canyon, Texas. The role provides out-of-hospital emergency medical care, stabilization, and safe patient transport under medical oversight and protocols approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). BSA provides 24-hour paramedic care through its ambulance service, responding to emergencies in Canyon and across 825 square miles of Randall County. BSA EMS staffs two stations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: one in northern Randall County and one in Canyon. The organization describes a people-first environment focused on career growth, tuition assistance, wellness, education, financial well-being, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, an inclusive culture, and advanced technology to support patient care.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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 the National Registry exam.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Valid minimum Class C Texas Driver's License; restriction “A” is permissible.
Complete FEMA National Incident Management System courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.A within 80 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS).
Field experience.
National Registry.

Responsibilities

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 emergency and non-emergency modes while following traffic regulations.
Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities while monitoring them 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 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.