Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Livingston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic to provide pre-hospital care and emergency medical assistance. The EMT-B responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, assesses patient conditions, performs basic life support procedures, and assists with patient transport and transfer. The role requires strong communication, composure under pressure, and a commitment to patient care. The EMT responds to calls, drives emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, communicates with dispatch and other responders, and maintains vehicles and equipment in a clean, ready state. The position includes direct patient care under Medical Director authorization and protocols, completion of patient care and billing documentation, and interactions with outside agencies and the public. The work can involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments, extreme temperatures, fatigue, high stress, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other hazards. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck. Allegiance describes opportunities to learn, grow, develop new skills, and build a career while contributing to patients, communities, and healthcare partners.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Current EMT certification in the State of Texas.
CPR certification.
For 911 areas, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driver record.
Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
Ability to bend from the waist and touch toes, squat with legs parallel to the ground, and kneel with both knees on the ground.
Ability to climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
Fine manual dexterity to perform job-related clinical skills.
Correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.
Good judgment and composure in high-stress situations.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adversity and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function during extreme fatigue, including conditions involving little or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in emergency care.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road, traffic, weather, and terrain conditions.
Read map books and follow written and verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
Use communication equipment and communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
Maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and other readiness tasks.
Immediately report discrepancies in writing regarding vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with Medical Director authorization and protocols.
Demonstrate clinical competency in patient-care situations.
Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in varied settings, sometimes without assistance.
Interact with outside agencies, including police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations, while providing satisfactory customer service and professionalism.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and associated documentation accurately and promptly.
Work in physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments, loud noises, high stress, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.
Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.