EMT Basic Event Medical Personnel

Rural Metro Fire Department; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compassionate work environment

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department in Houston, Texas, is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) for a per-diem opportunity. EMTs will respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls while providing high-quality care and treatment to patients.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, state EMT License, and experience in healthcare. The position involves patient assessment, documentation of care, and operation of an ambulance under safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• State EMT License and driver's license required.
• BLS and NREMT certification necessary.
• Driving record compliant with company policy.
• Pass Physical Agility Test.
• Some work experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine necessary care.
• Document patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Utilize appropriate EMT skills and equipment.
• Operate an ambulance following safety policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency services operation

Communication skills

Medical equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State EMT License

State Driver’s License

BLS, NREMT certification

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician EMT

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! EMT PER-DIEM Opportunity

We’re hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) that will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for medical assistance and deliver high-quality care, treatment and customer service to patients.

Responsibilities

• EMTs provide an assessment of patients, determine necessary care and deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment.
• Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Use appropriate EMT skills to provide care including communications, medical equipment, cleaning procedures, office equipment and tools.
• EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State EMT License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, NREMT
• Driving record compliant with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably healthcare

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience in healthcare

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

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