Careers

San Marcos Hays County EMS currently employs 96 full time highly qualified EMTs and Paramedics that provide high-quality patient care in Hays County, Texas. The department currently operates nine MICU ambulances (24/7) and five peak demand (12 hr) units. The call volume is approaching 17,000 per year with 10,000 transports. Successful candidates thrive in our friendly, supportive environment, benefiting from strong management and the unique challenges of serving both rural and urban communities. As part of the third-largest EMS department in the Austin metropolitan area, they also enjoy ample growth opportunities and professional development.

New employees participate in a mandatory four-week recruit academy. After the academy, recruits participate in five shifts of system orientation and thirty shifts of third-person orientation and training before being released to function as the second member of a crew. New employees serve a one-year probationary period and must pass an oral credentialing with the medical director before being cleared to independent duty.

The process consists of an interview board, and certification-appropriate skills testing. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment must submit a copy of their driver’s license, a certified copy of their driving record (obtained within the previous 30 days), and pass a background check, physical exam, and drug screen prior to hire.

Salary and Benefits

EMT’s starting salary is approximately $60,720 annually based on a 56 hour work week, excluding extra shifts and mandatory education.  Up to $66,493 with experience.

AEMT’s starting salary is approximately $66,793 annually based on a 56 hour work week, excluding extra shifts and mandatory education.  Up to $73,092 with experience.

Paramedic’s starting salary is approximately $74,225 annually based on a 56 hour work week, excluding extra shifts and mandatory education.  Up to $81,225 with experience.

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• Up to 7 years of experience pay granted with Chief’s approval
• Annual anniversary and cost of living raises
• Paid Time Off (starting at 240 hrs annually).  Scheduled OT shifts paid at OT rate – your check will not be short for taking vacation
• 13 Paid Holidays – $100 bonus per 12 hour shift worked on holidays
• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Full Time Employee Only
• $20,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance for Full Time Employee Only
• Optional Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance and AFLAC
• 401k Roth or IRA, 100% vested from day one with, over time, up to 7% company match

Education

• Free Unlimited CE’s through EMS 1
• Highly involved Medical Director and Assistant Medical Director on staff
• Monthly CE conducted by Medical Director
• Free AHA & NAEMT Card Classes
• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement for Completion of Paramedic Certification
• $1000 Annual Employee Education Stipend

Uniforms and Equipment

• All Frazer Ambulances
• Each has Stryker Power Cots & Power Loads, Physio Control LifePak 15 & LUCAS Device
• 3 Sets of field uniforms provided free of charge, including a Ballistic Vest