Emergency Medical Services
What is EMS?
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a crucial system that provides rapid medical assistance to those facing life-threatening situations. From accidents to medical emergencies, EMS professionals are the first responders who provide critical care and transportation to healthcare facilities. EMS operates 24/7, ensuring that help is just a phone call away.
Why Do You Need an Ambulance Service?
In emergencies, time is of the essence, and the difference between life and death often depends on how quickly medical care is administered. Ambulance services play a vital role in ensuring timely and efficient response to emergencies. Equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and staffed with skilled paramedics, ambulances are mobile medical units designed to stabilize patients en-route to the hospital. Utilizing advanced life support techniques, these professionals save countless lives every day.
Our EMS Services
Houston Healthcare Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides Houston County residents with the highest standard of around-the-clock 911 emergency transportation and medical services. Each year, our Emergency Department responds to 33,000+ requests for emergency medical service from our 70+ paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
With a fleet of 16 ambulances and 8 different ambulance stations, emergency services available through Houston Healthcare provide easily accessible care close to home when an unexpected urgent or emergent need arises.
STAR Kids
STAR Kids is a program of the Georgia Emergency Medical Services for Children and is a special and/or technology-assisted resource for children with special health care needs. The program encourages parents and caregivers with special needs children to develop a written emergency care plan. It is vital that everyone involved, including parents, teachers, bystanders, EMS personnel, nurses, physicians, and specialists, are aware of a child’s unique needs both in preparing for and surviving a medical emergency. Click here to learn more
Choose Houston Healthcare for EMS Careers!
Houston Healthcare's EMS team is a force in the field of emergency medical services. Here are some reasons why Houston Healthcare is an excellent place for EMS careers:
State-of-the-Art Resources: With 16 licensed ambulances, supervisor and first responder vehicles, and a community paramedic truck, we offer leading-edge resources to respond to emergencies.
System Status Management: Our deployment strategy, based on historical data analysis and GPS monitoring, optimizes our response time, so that help reaches those in need swiftly.
Clinical Enhancements: Our EMS team is equipped with leading-edge medical technologies, including EZ-IO Inter-osseous Access, CPAP, Lucas Mechanical CPR, and more, allowing us to deliver quality care.
Community Outreach: We are deeply involved in community programs, including EMS-Children and other educational initiatives, making a positive impact on the lives of local residents.
Recognition and Awards: Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with awards such as GA DPH Region 5 EMS Service of the Year, VHA Georgia Leadership Award, and Georgia State EMS Director of the Year.
Professional Growth: Houston Healthcare EMS offers opportunities for professional growth and development, encouraging our team members to excel and achieve their career goals.
Join Houston Healthcare EMS and become part of a dedicated team that saves lives, serves the community, and contributes to a brighter, healthier future. Explore the possibilities of an enriching career in emergency medical services with us.
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