Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Amarillo Motorsports Park
Panhandle, TX
Glassdoor
Job Description
Job Title: Racetrack Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Location: Amarillo Motorsports Park, Panhandle, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary Amarillo Motorsports Park is seeking a dedicated and vigilant full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide rapid-response medical care at our motorcycle and karting facility. As a critical member of the track safety team, you will be responsible for the immediate assessment and treatment of participants, staff, and spectators in a high-speed racing environment. This role requires exceptional situational awareness, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a deep commitment to track safety protocols.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Trackside Response: Provide immediate emergency medical response to on-track incidents involving motorcycles and karts.
• Patient Care: Perform patient assessments and deliver life-saving interventions, including Basic Life Support (BLS), trauma care, and stabilization of fractures or head injuries.
• Safety Integration: Maintain working knowledge of racing-specific safety equipment, including vehicle power kill switches, on-board fire suppression systems, and specialized helmet removal techniques.
• Incident Management: Coordinate with track marshals and fire suppression teams for safe vehicle recovery and patient extraction.
• Medical Transport: Facilitate patient transfer to local emergency services or air medical transport if required.
• Facility Readiness: Conduct daily inspections of medical equipment, trackside trauma bags, and response vehicles to ensure 100% operational readiness.
• Documentation: Complete detailed patient care reports (PCRs) for all medical incidents and maintain accurate records of trackside medical supplies.
Qualifications & Skills
• Certification: Current Texas EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification.
• Licensure: Valid National Registry (NREMT) certification and a clean Texas driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency medical services preferred; experience in sports medicine or special event medical coverage is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in variable Panhandle weather conditions, lift at least 50 Lbs..
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to provide compassionate care to racers and their families in high-stress situations.
Work EnvironmentThis is a full-time position located in the Texas Panhandle. Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to align with the racing season schedule.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Certification: Current Texas EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification
- Licensure: Valid National Registry (NREMT) certification and a clean Texas driver’s license
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in variable Panhandle weather conditions, lift at least 50 Lbs.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to provide compassionate care to racers and their families in high-stress situations
- Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to align with the racing season schedule
Responsibilities
- As a critical member of the track safety team, you will be responsible for the immediate assessment and treatment of participants, staff, and spectators in a high-speed racing environment
- This role requires exceptional situational awareness, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a deep commitment to track safety protocols
- Trackside Response: Provide immediate emergency medical response to on-track incidents involving motorcycles and karts
- Patient Care: Perform patient assessments and deliver life-saving interventions, including Basic Life Support (BLS), trauma care, and stabilization of fractures or head injuries
- Safety Integration: Maintain working knowledge of racing-specific safety equipment, including vehicle power kill switches, on-board fire suppression systems, and specialized helmet removal techniques
- Incident Management: Coordinate with track marshals and fire suppression teams for safe vehicle recovery and patient extraction
- Medical Transport: Facilitate patient transfer to local emergency services or air medical transport if required
- Facility Readiness: Conduct daily inspections of medical equipment, trackside trauma bags, and response vehicles to ensure 100% operational readiness
- Documentation: Complete detailed patient care reports (PCRs) for all medical incidents and maintain accurate records of trackside medical supplies
- Work EnvironmentThis is a full-time position located in the Texas Panhandle