Non-Certified EMT Cadet 10062026

RCESD; Pecos, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

RCESD in Pecos, TX is seeking an EMS Provider Candidate who will train as an EMT and then take on EMT duties while pursuing paramedic certification.

You will study EMS procedures through classroom and practical training and learn to respond and treat medical and trauma emergencies using specialized equipment.

The role includes training and administrative tasks, with goals to become certified by DSHS and to maintain professional conduct at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred but not required.
• Must pass a written entrance exam, physical agility, background, interview, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Attend EMT training and complete it successfully.
• Hold EMT responsibilities while pursuing paramedic certification.
• Learn EMS procedures through classroom instruction and practical training.
• Respond to medical and trauma emergencies.
• Perform training, administrative and clerical duties, and station tasks.
• Become certified by DSHS within established deadlines.
• Maintain courteous, professional conduct with patients, coworkers, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer-centric mindset

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $54,000.00 To $54,000.00 Annually

RoleandResponsibilities

• EMS ProviderCandidate willberequiredtoattendandsuccessfullycompleteEMT training. Once EMT certification is obtained, you will have EMT responsibilities while obtaining your paramedic certification.
• Throughclassroominstructionandpracticaltraining,recruitsstudyEMS procedures.
• Learnhowtorespondandprovide carewithspecialized medical equipment.
• Learnhowtorespondandtreatmedicalandtraumarelatedemergencies.
• Dutieswillalsoincludetraining,administrativeandclericalfunctions,aswellasstationduties.
• Withinestablisheddeadline,theEMS Provider Candidate willberequiredtobecomecertifiedbyDSHS.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsandEducationRequirements

• TheCandidate ispreferredtohaveacollegedegree,butnotrequired.HighschooldiplomaorGED required.
• TheCandidate mustpassawrittenentranceexam,physicalagility,background,interview,physical, and drug test.

PreferredSkills

PreferCandidate tohavecomputerskills,interpersonalskills,andastrongbeliefincustomercentricity.

Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities

• Extensiveknowledgeofavarietyofcomputersoftwareapplications,especiallyMicrosoftOffice software.
• Highlevelofinterpersonalskillstohandlesensitiveandconfidentialsituationsanddocumentation.
• Knowledgeofofficeadministrationprocedures.
• Attentiontodetailincomposing,typingandproofingmaterials,establishingprioritiesandmeeting deadlines.
• Goodtoexcellentspelling,grammarandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Excellenttelephoneandoralcommunicationskills.
• Abilitytomaintainahighlevelofconfidentiality.
• Abilitytooperatemoststandardofficeequipment.

AdditionalNotes

TheEMS Provider Candidate maybecomeeligibleforappointmenttoaEMS Provideruponmeetingallofthe following:

• FavorablerecommendationbytheEMS Training Captain.
• Satisfactorycompletingtheapprovedtrainingprogram.
• PossessionofavalidEmergencyMedicalTechniciancertificationbyDSHS.
• Possession of a valid paramedic certification by DSHS (if applicable).

PHYSICALDEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.