EMT Basic - Socorro, TX

• Base Pay $12.00 - $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category EMT , EMS, 911

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Elite Medical Transport of Texas, LLC

Elite Medical Transport's team is built with professional, compassionate, and experienced individuals who are dedicated to helping people, and providing top-notch care in our patients' time of need. We care about our team's well-being and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Our staff is passionate about our mission to positively impact the lives of our patients, employees and the communities we serve.

• A minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education
• A current state certification (license, if applicable) at the level required by the requisition (EMT Basic, Intermediate/Advanced or Paramedic.
• A valid driver's license
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification
• American Heart Association ACLS certification (for PARAMEDICS only)
• FEMAICS 100 & 200, IC 700 & 800 certification within 30 days

• Appropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnesses.
• Physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. A detailed analysis of those requirements is available upon request.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

A detailed list of requirements are available in the full Job Description provided during on-boarding.

At Elite Medical Transport our Paramedics and EMTs (at all levels) are responsible for responding to requests for medical care and transport of patients in a wide variety of circumstances, from calls to 9-1-1 to requests from local healthcare facilities. Employees in this position must be able to:

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine the necessary physical, environmental and psychological care
• Provide this care according to their level of certification/licensure, assigned Job Description and Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Provide patients with this care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment according to policy
• Gather patient data and ancillary medical records according to policy
• Obtain necessary information and signatures for patient financial services
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
• Transport patients in accordance with policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
• Operate an IBM-compatible computer and report on services provided using a desktop application
• A detailed Job Description will be available during on-boarding.