EMT Jobs in Houston, TX

Overview

Join our dynamic emergency medical team as an EMT-Paramedic, where your expertise will be vital in delivering high-quality pre-hospital care and critical response services. In this energetic role, you will operate advanced emergency medical equipment, perform comprehensive patient assessments, and provide life-saving interventions in diverse environments. Your dedication will ensure that patients receive prompt, compassionate care while navigating city streets and responding to urgent medical situations. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives through skilled emergency medicine and trauma care.

Duties

• Respond swiftly to emergency calls, providing critical care in fast-paced environments such as trauma scenes, hospitals, and during patient transport.
• Operate and maintain advanced medical equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and IV infusion devices with precision.
• Perform thorough patient assessments by evaluating vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and utilizing medical terminology to document findings accurately.
• Manage airway techniques, including airway management procedures and neonatal resuscitation protocols, to stabilize patients of all ages.
• Administer medications via injections or venipuncture while adhering to aseptic techniques and established protocols.
• Execute incident command procedures during multi-casualty incidents or complex emergencies, coordinating with other first responders effectively.
• Navigate city streets efficiently using GPS and local knowledge to reach emergency scenes promptly while ensuring safety during emergency vehicle operation.
• Provide critical care transport for patients requiring specialized services such as cardiovascular emergency response or trauma medicine, ensuring continuous monitoring and intervention throughout transit.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient care, vital signs, medical procedures performed, and incident reports in compliance with healthcare standards.
• Support hospital staff with patient transfer processes, including trauma care and pediatric emergency management, ensuring seamless continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Valid EMT license with current certification; Paramedic certification required with demonstrated experience in emergency medicine settings.
• Proven critical care experience within hospital environments or Level I/II trauma centers; experience in neonatal resuscitation is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and trauma medicine principles essential for accurate patient assessment and treatment.
• Hands-on experience with DME (Durable Medical Equipment), medication administration, venipuncture, and airway management techniques.
• Familiarity with emergency vehicle operation, city street navigation, heavy lifting protocols, and incident command procedures.
• Prior experience in critical care transport or urgent care settings preferred; background in pediatric emergency care adds value.
• Excellent physical stamina for heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing or sitting; ability to perform physically demanding tasks safely.
• Exceptional communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members, hospital staff, and first responders under high-pressure situations.

Embark on a career where your skills save lives every day! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a positive environment focused on teamwork and excellence in emergency response services.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person