Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
About The Position
Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) in Corpus Christi, Texas. EMTs respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, provide patient care under Medical Director authorization and protocols, and help maintain the readiness of vehicles and equipment. The role involves working with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and outside agencies, and requires professionalism, accurate documentation, sound judgment, and the ability to function in physically and psychologically demanding conditions. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
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 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 ability to remain calm in high-stress situations and maintain a positive attitude in adversity.
- Good interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to function under extreme fatigue, limited or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.
- Ability to work around potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards.
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, weather, traffic, and off-road conditions.
- Use map books and written or verbal directions to reach calls efficiently and safely.
- Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
- Use communications equipment and communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
- Keep vehicles and equipment clean and ready for service; complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
- Report discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness immediately and in writing.
- Provide direct patient care according to Medical Director authorization and protocols, demonstrating 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 maintain professionalism in all contacts.
- Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other associated documentation accurately and on time.
- Work in physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noise, and high-stress situations.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
