EMT ADVANCED (EMT ADV)

Allegiance Mobile Health•McAllen, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lone Star Ambulance and Allegiance Mobile Health are looking to hire a compassionate and reliable EMT-Advanced to provide essential pre-hospital care and emergency medical assistance. The EMT-ADV will respond to 911 calls, assess patient conditions, perform basic life support procedures, and assist in patient transport and transfer. This role requires strong communication, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a commitment to patient care.

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 be insurable.

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.
Administer drugs such as Albuterol/Ipratropium Bromide Nebulizer Treatment
Draw up epinephrine for IM injection to treat anaphylaxis
Start IV's and give fluid infusions, draw blood and give subcutaneous, aerosolized, sublingual, and intranasal medications
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. High potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects and fall/trip hazards.
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.
Other duties as assigned.