EMT - Advanced

Job Description

Job Description

Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time EMT - Advanced and elevate your career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. This onsite role allows you to make a direct impact on the lives of community members, utilizing your problem-solving skills and innovative mindset daily. You will work alongside a dedicated team that values forward-thinking and professionalism, ensuring every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. With a competitive salary of $29,200.00 and scheduled shift overtime of $17,325.00, totaling $46,482.00, you'll be rewarded for your commitment and expertise. Experience the excitement of a workplace that thrives on energy and collaboration, where your contributions truly matter.

You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Take this chance to be part of a team that makes a difference in Pharr, TX, while embracing your passion for emergency medical services.

As a Full-Time EMT - Advanced with the City of Pharr, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the life and property of citizens within the Emergency Medical Services Department's service area. Your daily responsibilities will include operating ambulance equipment and responding to radio transmissions, ensuring timely and efficient medical care. You will provide essential support in managing injuries or sudden illnesses by employing both basic and advanced treatments, including first aid, CPR, and administering injections or oxygen. Commitment to continuous training is crucial, allowing you to stay up-to-date with the latest medical procedures and best practices. Additionally, you'll navigate a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle within your designated area, responding to accidents and transporting patients to medical facilities in accordance with Regional Advisory Council Guidelines.

Join us in making a significant difference in the community through your dedication and expertise.

To excel as a Full-Time EMT - Advanced with the City of Pharr, a combination of technical and interpersonal skills is essential. A solid understanding of administrative and medical procedures is crucial for effective operation within the Emergency Medical Services Department. You will need to apply logic and reasoning to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in various medical scenarios, ensuring the best outcomes for patients.

Clear communication is vital; being able to articulate information so that others can comprehend is necessary for teamwork and patient interaction. Additionally, the ability to make sound decisions under pressure is paramount, as the role involves navigating high-stress situations where quick thinking can save lives. Mastering these skills will enable you to perform your duties effectively and contribute to the overall mission of providing exceptional emergency medical care.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

Knowledge of administrative and medical procedures. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. The ability to make sound decisions even under duress and to handle high stress levels.

If you think this part-time job is a fit for what you are looking for, applying is a snap - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.