Emergency Medical Technician

Hereford Regional Medical Center; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Regional Medical Center in Hereford, TX seeks an EMT-Basic to respond to emergencies, provide prehospital care, and transport patients in accordance with HRMC guidelines. You will operate emergency vehicles legally, follow EMS Director directions, and contribute to ongoing quality improvements and patient satisfaction. This is a full-time on-site position supporting community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold EMT-Basic certification with Texas DSHS.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid Texas Class C driver license with restriction "A".
• NIMS IS-100/IS-200/IS-700/IS-800.A courses completed within 80 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BTLS certification preferred.
• Field experience and National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with HRMC policies and department guidelines.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles in compliance with all laws and HRMC policies.
• Accept other tasks as assigned by the EMS Director.
• Contribute to a culture focused on continuous improvement of patient and employee satisfaction.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient transport

Vehicle operation

Policy compliance

Team communication

Education

EMT-Basic certification

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider

Texas Driver License Class C (restriction A)

NIMS IS-100/IS-200/IS-700/IS-800.A training

High School diploma or equivalent

BTLS (preferred)

National Registry (preferred)

Job description

Primarily responsible for providing emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with established protocols, Hereford Regional Medical Center (HRMC) Policies and Department Guidelines. Safely operates emergency vehicles in compliance with all laws, HRMC Policies and Department Guidelines at all times. Accepts other tasks as assigned by the EMS Director. Committed to excellence through the continuous improvement of the quality of services delivered. Creates and maintains a culture to continuously improve patient and employee satisfaction.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Certification or licensure as an EMT-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider completion
• Valid minimum Class C Texas Driver 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

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Field experience is preferred
• National Registry is preferred

EDUCATION/TRAINING PREFERRED:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) is preferred