Emt Jobs in San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Current National or State of Texas certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or above.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as an EMT or Paramedic with an EMS agency, or relevant clinical experience working in a hospital.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by the service line, facility, and department/unit.
• Required registrations/certifications: Texas DSHS EMT and BLS CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Recent field EMT or Paramedic experience, or hospital experience.
• Dispatch experience.
• Preferred registrations/certifications: Texas DSHS EMT-Paramedic, BLS CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dispatch of emergent and non-emergent EMS services for discharged, incoming, and outgoing transfer patients.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain proficiency in documentation and communication using dispatch software.
• Answer and relay patient transport information; do not give or take orders.
• Use SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication and unit assignment.
• Support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members, Patient Placement Center Coordinators, referring-facility staff, EMS, and facility personnel to support safe transportation.
• Serve as a patient advocate, using critical thinking in the interest of patient safety.
• Maintain competence with the charting system and required hardware, software, and communications equipment and procedures.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by the service line, facility, and department/unit.
• Maintain active involvement and good working relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff, leadership, and co-workers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.