Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

Job overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic position is an onsite, on-the-road role serving Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities. The posting lists $50,280–$60,336 per year for a full-time 48/96 rotating schedule, or $68,640–$82,368 per year when working 72 hours per week. City Ambulance Service is expanding its Central Texas team to provide patient care and transport services. The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, assesses patients, provides care under local protocols, and transports patients safely to healthcare facilities. Accurate documentation, equipment readiness, and clear handoffs help support continuity of care for patients and receiving medical teams.

What you'll do

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency transport calls
• assess patient conditions and determine treatment per local protocol
• provide first aid and/or advanced-level life support
• explain procedures and relay information
• transport patients safely by ambulance
• transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities
• report observations and treatment to physicians or facility staff
• document care promptly
• inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment
• maintain crew quarters, ambulances, and station locations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency medical technician

emt-basic

ambulance services

patient assessment

emergency transport

first aid

micu transports

austin tx

central texas

48/96 rotating schedule

15-hour shifts

24-hour shifts

$50,280–$60,336/year

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and accidental insurance, 401(k), and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

48-hours-on/96-hours-off rotating schedule; 15-hour or 24-hour shifts are available, and overtime has no cap. Requires a valid Texas or compact-state EMT-Basic license; MICU transport experience is listed among qualifications.

About the employer

City Ambulance Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Ambulance Services. Sector: 62.