Emergency Medical Technician

City of Alvin; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alvin seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide essential medical care and maintain BLS/MICU units. Candidates should have a Texas EMT certification and a commitment to ongoing professional education. This role is vital for ensuring community health and safety, offering a starting salary of $17.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as an EMT preferred.
• Possession of Texas EMT-Basic Certificate required.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Administer Basic Life Support and emergency medical techniques.
• Maintain ambulance vehicles and medical equipment.
• Continue education related to medical advancements.

Skills

Emergency Medical experience

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas EMT-Basic Certificate

Job description

Job Announcement:

To administer Basic Life Support and emergency medical techniques; to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on a Basic Life Support/Mobile Intensive Care Unit (BLS/MICU); to continue education related to medical advancements; and to maintain ambulance vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

Prefer one or more years of Emergency Medical experience as an EMT and a High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses, Certificates, and Recertification:

Possession of a Texas Department of State Health Services ("DSHS") Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate and a valid Class C Texas Driver's License. Possession of or ability to obtain within six months an American Heart Association - Basic Life Support ("BLS") HealthCare Provider ("HCP") CPR Certificate. Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Everyone must qualify and be recertified prior to the end of the certification period.

Continuing Education:

Must maintain continuing education hours within DSHS guidelines. Must exercise professional initiative to stay current with new drugs and treatment procedure guidelines. Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders within the Medical Director's discretion.

Salary:

Starting Salary: $17.13 per hour