Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Vidor, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) in Vidor, Texas. The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, operates emergency vehicles, provides patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and helps keep vehicles and equipment ready for service. The role involves interaction with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and outside agencies, as well as completing patient care reports, billing information, and other documentation. The position requires working in physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high-stress situations. The EMT must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck. The employee must follow company policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping and special projects.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Certified as an EMT 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 (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 firmly 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 ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adversity and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under extreme fatigue, little or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in emergency care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, including dense traffic and rural off-road settings.
Use map books and written or 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 clean, ready state; complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and other readiness tasks.
Immediately report in writing discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
Provide direct patient care according to Medical Director authorization and protocols, and demonstrate clinical competency.
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.
Provide satisfactory customer service and professional conduct in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other associated documentation accurately and promptly.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping and special projects.