Overview

Job Overview

Champion EMS is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide emergency and non-emergency medical care to patients experiencing injuries, illnesses, and other medical emergencies. The EMT supports advanced life support operations, assists with patient assessments and treatment, and helps ensure safe transportation to medical facilities.

This full-time position requires sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to emergency calls, life-threatening incidents, and non-emergency medical requests.
  • Provide appropriate emergency medical treatment within the EMT’s scope of practice.
  • Assist physicians and other medical personnel in developing patient care plans based on assessments.
  • Support emergency response teams with triage, treatment planning, patient stabilization, and preparation for transport.
  • Operate ambulances and emergency medical equipment safely and effectively.
  • Inspect ambulances, medical devices, and related equipment to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness.
  • Maintain adequate inventories of medical supplies and response equipment.
  • Clean and maintain ambulance stations and assigned work areas.
  • Coordinate with firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other emergency personnel at incident scenes.
  • Complete accurate patient care reports and administrative documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Handle hazardous materials appropriately and ensure proper disposal in designated containers.
  • Follow OSHA requirements, infection-control procedures, hazardous-materials standards, HIPAA regulations, and company policies.
  • Assist with medical response during mass-casualty incidents and disasters, including triage, treatment, and patient transportation.
  • Participate in continuing education, in-service training, and required EMT certification updates.
  • Make responsible decisions consistent with Champion EMS policies, professional ethics, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Protect patient confidentiality and treat patients, coworkers, and members of the public with compassion and respect.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong patient-care skills and a commitment to patient dignity and safety.
  • Effective communication and active listening.
  • Ability to make sound decisions in stressful and unpredictable situations.
  • Attention to detail when documenting patient information and completing reports.
  • Flexibility when priorities or emergency conditions change.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary emergency response teams.
  • Professional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
  • Willingness to learn, participate in training, and continuously improve professional skills.
  • Ability to maintain a calm, courteous, and professional manner under pressure.

Work Schedule

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Shift: MIDS
  • Shift Length: 12 hours

About CHRISTUS-Health

Champion EMS provides emergency medical response and patient transportation services. Its EMS professionals support emergency and non-emergency calls, patient assessment and treatment, ambulance operations, and coordination with other healthcare and public safety personnel.