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Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time EMT - Basic and be an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to serving the community! This onsite position places you at the forefront of emergency medical response, where your skills and compassion can make a real difference in people's lives. You'll enjoy an exciting work environment that values problem-solving and innovation, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally. With a competitive base salary of $26,000.00 and scheduled shift overtime of $15,500.00 totaling $41,500.00 annually. This role not only offers the satisfaction of helping others but also the chance to be part of an energetic and forward-thinking culture.

As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. If you're passionate about making an impact and working in a customer-focused environment, seize this opportunity to enhance your career in the vital field of emergency medical services!

As a Full-Time EMT - Basic at the City of Pharr, you will engage in daily EMS operations that are both challenging and rewarding. Your responsibilities will include operating ambulance equipment and responding promptly to radio transmissions, ensuring swift action during emergencies. You will lead and coordinate a team of professionals as you evaluate patient conditions on-site, performing preliminary differential diagnoses to determine the best course of action. Utilizing advanced technology and tools, you will stabilize patients and provide immediate treatments as necessary. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring patient conditions during transport to the hospital.

Additionally, you will stabilize, immobilize, lift, and safely move victims from the scene of accidents or catastrophes, making a vital impact on their outcomes and exemplifying our commitment to customer-centric care.

To excel as a Full-Time EMT - Basic with the City of Pharr, you will need a blend of technical skills and personal qualities. A minimum of two years' experience as an EMT-Basic is essential, along with the ability to obtain PHTLS certification within your first year. An AHA Basic Life Support Certification is also required. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, enhancing communication with diverse populations.

Your knowledge of administrative and medical procedures will be vital for effective operation in this role. Strong communication skills are essential for conveying critical information to colleagues and patients. Additionally, logical reasoning will enable you to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions when addressing emergencies. The ability to actively listen and understand spoken information is crucial.

You must be capable of making sound decisions even under duress and managing high-stress situations with composure and confidence.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Must have 2 years' experience as an EMT-Basic. Must have or the ability to obtain PHTLS within one year of hire date. Must have AHA Basic Life Support Certification. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred. Knowledge of administrative and medical procedures. Skill to talk to others to convey information effectively. Skill to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

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