Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Allegiance Mobile Health • Rockport, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health of Rockport, TX is looking to hire Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B). This role involves responding to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, driving emergency vehicles in various conditions, and using communication equipment. The position requires maintaining vehicles and equipment, providing direct patient care according to protocols, and completing documentation accurately and in a timely manner. The role also involves working under physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including exposure to hazards and high-stress situations. Successful completion of departmental skills evaluation and the NEOP process is required before staffing a truck. Adherence to company policies and procedures is mandatory.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as an EMT in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• 911 Areas – Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
• Communicate effectively.
• Read, write, and interpret instructions in the English language.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driver record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred in emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
• Drives a variety of emergency vehicles in all road conditions including inclement weather, dense traffic and rural off-road settings.
• Reads map books and follows written and verbal directions in order to respond in an efficient and safe manner.
• Follows all departmental, local and state driving laws, policies and procedures.
• Uses a variety of communication equipment and appropriately communicates verbally to dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders and other organizations according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Completes daily vehicle and supply checklists and assists with vehicle re-supply, vehicle and equipment decontamination and general readiness-related tasks.
• Immediately reports, in writing, any discrepancies with vehicles, supplies or equipment and their state of readiness.
• Provides direct patient care per Medical Director's authorization and protocols.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all patient care related instances.
• Demonstrates physical competencies sufficient to allow him/her to lift, carry, transport and extricate patients in all settings, in some cases without assistance.
• Interacts with multiple outside agencies such as Police Departments, Fire Departments and First Responder Organizations.
• Provides satisfactory customer service and projects professionalism in all contacts.
• Successfully and accurately completes patient care reports, billing information and all other associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Works under physically and psychologically taxing conditions to include inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises and high-stress situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include general housekeeping chores and special projects.
• Must successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and fully complete NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED