Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
About The Position
Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) in Coldspring, Texas. EMTs respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, provide patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and help keep vehicles, supplies, and equipment ready for service. The role involves driving emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, communicating with dispatch and other responders, completing patient and billing documentation, and interacting professionally with patients and outside agencies. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck. The work can involve physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including hazardous environments, extreme temperatures, fatigue, high stress, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards. The employer is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.
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 and read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
- Valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driving record.
- Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to perform required movements, including bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing 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 the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations, maintain a positive attitude, resolve conflicts, and function under fatigue and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in emergency care.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
- Drive emergency vehicles in varied road conditions, including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings; use map books and directions to respond safely and efficiently.
- Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
- Use communication equipment and communicate with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, ready state; complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with restocking and decontamination.
- Report in writing any discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
- Provide direct patient care under Medical Director authorization and protocols, and demonstrate clinical competency.
- Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in varied settings, sometimes without assistance.
- Interact with police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations; provide satisfactory customer service and professional conduct.
- Accurately and promptly complete patient care reports, billing information, and related documentation.
- Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties; adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
