EMT - Basic

Start Your EMS Career the Right Way Are you a newly certified EMT-B looking for a way to gain real-world patient experience while developing the professional skills needed for a successful EMS career? If your goal is to build a career in EMS and take advantage of a clear pathway for growth within an organization that operates both NEMT and EMS services, we'd like to hear from you.

This role is the first step in our EMS career development pathway, designed to help EMTs gain the experience and professional foundation necessary for future advancement into our ambulance service division and leadership positions within the organization. This position offers hands-on experience with actual patients, exposure to healthcare operations, and mentorship and skills training that help build the foundation for future roles in 911, interfacility transport, critical care transport, fire-based EMS, and other healthcare careers.

This is more than transportation. It's an opportunity to learn how professional EMS systems operate and develop the habits that separate great EMTs from average ones. Expected Hours: 24 - 40 Hours per week Work Location: In person at our Houston headquarters Pay: Starting at $17 per hour Position Overview: As an EMT-B at Healthlift, you will be responsible for providing interfacility care, monitoring patients during transport, and ensuring their safety and comfort.

You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, making a difference in the lives of those we serve. This includes evaluating patients' injuries or illnesses, providing basic emergency medical care, assisting in freeing individuals from dangerous situations, and transporting patients to hospitals or other medical facilities.

What You'll Gain Throughout this role, you'll develop skills that directly translate into future EMS and healthcare careers, including: Preparation for future advancement into our ambulance service division through hands-on patient experience, operational training, and professional development Professional patient interaction and bedside manner Safe and defensive emergency vehicle driving habits Effective communication with nurses, physicians, case managers, dispatchers, and EMS personnel Understanding the "how" and "why" behind dispatch communications Radio etiquette and operational communication skills Chain of command and professional accountability Ambulance readiness, organization, and preparedness Time management and operational efficiency Documentation fundamentals Customer service in healthcare environments Situational awareness and scene professionalism Ideal Candidate We're looking for EMTs who: Recently obtained their EMT-B certification Intend to pursue EMS as a long-term career Want meaningful experience with real patients Are eager to learn from experienced EMS professionals Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and accountability Understand that strong fundamentals create great EMTs Have a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement Full Time Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Flexible scheduling options (days, nights, and weekends) Health savings account Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Opportunities for career advancement Paid time off Paid training and professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Essential Functions

Give first aid or basic life support to sick or injured people before they reach the hospital. Use equipment such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and bag valve masks to help patients. Perform basic emergency procedures like opening airways and monitoring heart rates during ambulance transport. Observe and record the patient’s condition, treatments given, and responses, then report these details to medical staff.

Evaluate and prioritize the severity of illness or injury to decide the order of care. Respond to medical emergencies using basic EMT skills. Apply basic life support techniques as needed. Share important information about patient care and condition with doctors and nurses. Keep track of patient progress and how they respond to treatments.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Deliver basic life support (BLS) care in compliance with state and local protocols. Transport: Safely transport patients to and from healthcare facilities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Medical Assistance: Monitor patients’ vital signs and administer care under EMT-B scope of practice. Teamwork: Collaborate with paramedics, other EMTs, dispatchers, and healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Vehicle Readiness: Perform routine vehicle and equipment checks to maintain operational readiness. Vehicle Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and mission-ready vehicle Documentation: Accurately complete patient care reports, trip records, and other required documentation in a timely manner. Compliance: Follow all company policies, state regulations, and EMS protocols.

Professionalism: Represent Healthlift with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. Certification and License Requirements Must have a valid State driver’s license and a clean driving record at all times. CPR certification required. Texas DSHS EMT License (Required) Current EMT-B certification (Required) State-issued fingerprint identification card required.

Any additional certifications that the agency requires Other Qualifications: Prior EMS experience preferred but not required. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, and able to handle stressful situations with composure. Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to move around throughout the workday. Must be able to safely drive and operate vehicles following all traffic laws. Must be able to speak and write English clearly. Must be able to handle the mental and emotional demands of the job.

Must be able to see and hear (or use aids to help these senses) well enough to meet job requirements. Must be able to work independently, show flexibility and integrity, and work well with patients, coworkers, and outside agencies. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch for several minutes while helping patients or inspecting vehicles.

Must be able to compassionately work with sick, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or sometimes hostile individuals. Must be able to lift up to 150 pounds regularly and assist with lifting more weight with help. Frequently push and pull carts or assist in moving patients. Core Values: Healthlift Medical Transportation is part of the Capstone Transportation network which supports both EMS and Non-Medical Transportation operations in four states throughout the country.

We work closely with a wide network of healthcare partners, all with the shared goal of ensuring our clients receive the highest level of care and service The ideal candidate will also actively live out our Core Values in the daily performance of the job. Our core values are: CUSTOMER SECOND ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION FOR LEARNING LOVE ONE ANOTHER INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING CELEBRATION AND OWNERSHIP Why Start Here?

Great EMS providers aren't developed overnight. They grow through patient interactions, operational experience, professional communication, and mastery of the fundamentals. If you're a new EMT who genuinely wants to build a career in EMS, this position offers an opportunity to gain experience, develop confidence, and establish the foundations that will serve you throughout your career.

As your skills and experience grow, so do your opportunities, with clear pathways into advanced clinical, operational, and leadership roles, including Field Training Officer (FTO), Supervisor, and other positions that help shape the future of our organization. Build your experience. Develop your skills. Become a leader.

Launch your EMS career. Apply today.