EMT Basic

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Emergency Medical Tech - Basic provides quick, quality care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Provides critical care interventions and patient transport independently.
• Delivers quality care to a varied patient population.
• Operates ambulance safely and appropriately at all times.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluations effectively and promptly.
• Institutes treatment plans prioritized appropriately and within TDHS care guidelines.
• Evaluates patient status to monitor intervention effectiveness. Revises treatment plans promptly and effectively as needed.
• Responds quickly to patients' request for assistance with personal hygiene needs.
• Documents and organizes patient care information accurately and thoroughly, with no more than 5% of service reports returned for completion.
• Complete the daily checklist for assigned ambulances. Ensure the ambulance is always ready to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Change cot linen and remove soiled items, dirt, and trash after each run. Notify the appropriate personnel immediately when supplies and equipment are unavailable for stocking the unit.
• Maintains cleanliness and functionality of cleaning, sleeping, and crew quarter areas regularly. Performs daily tasks to keep the ambulance bay clean and safe.

Key Success Factors

• Earned Instructor status preferred.
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PALS, and instructor certifications preferred.
• Knows about and completes professional and technical requirements and provides necessary documentation on such requirements.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Emerg Med Tech - Basic (EMT-B)
  • Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.