EMT Advanced (Emt Adv)

Allegiance Mobile Health • Vidor, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring an EMT-Advanced in Vidor, Texas, to provide pre-hospital care and emergency medical assistance. The EMT-Advanced responds to 911 and non-emergency calls, assesses patients, performs authorized clinical procedures, and assists with patient transport and transfer. The position requires effective communication, sound judgment and composure under pressure, and a commitment to patient care.

The EMT-Advanced drives emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, maintains vehicle and equipment readiness, completes patient-care and related documentation, and coordinates with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and outside agencies. The work may involve physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including hazardous environments and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards. Candidates must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification 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).
• Effective communication skills and the ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
• Valid Texas driver's license and insurability.
• Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and 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, calmness under stress, a positive attitude, interpersonal skills, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to function under fatigue, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other taxing conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles safely in varied road, traffic, weather, and off-road conditions.
• Use map books and written or verbal directions to reach calls efficiently and safely.
• Administer medications and treatments within authorized protocols, including nebulized treatments, intramuscular epinephrine, IV fluids, blood draws, and specified medication routes.
• Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
• Use communication equipment and communicate with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations according to policy.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, ready state; complete daily checks, resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks; and report discrepancies in writing.
• 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 professionally with outside agencies and provide satisfactory customer service.
• Complete patient-care reports, billing information, and other associated documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties.
• Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the 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