Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

About the Role

Allegiance Mobile Health of Taft, TX, and San Patricio County, TX, is seeking a compassionate and reliable EMT-Basic to provide essential pre-hospital care and emergency medical assistance. This role involves responding to 911 calls, assessing patient conditions, performing basic life support procedures, and assisting in patient transport and transfer.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
• Drives emergency vehicles in all road conditions, including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings.
• Follows written and verbal directions, reads map books, and adheres to departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
• Uses communication equipment to interact with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a state of readiness and cleanliness, completes daily checklists, and assists with re-supply and decontamination.
• Provides direct patient care per Medical Director's authorization and protocols, demonstrating clinical and physical competencies.
• Interacts with outside agencies such as Police Departments, Fire Departments, and First Responder Organizations, ensuring professionalism and satisfactory customer service.
• Completes patient care reports, billing information, and associated documentation accurately and timely.
• Works under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including exposure to hazardous environments and high-stress situations.
• Performs general housekeeping chores, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• Successfully passes departmental skills evaluation and completes the NEOP process before staffing a truck.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as an EMT in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and interpreting instructions in English.
• Previous experience in emergency care preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driver record.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
• Demonstrate flexibility and physical coordination (bending, squatting, kneeling).
• Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
• Perform fine manual dexterity for clinical skills (starting IVs, intubating, etc.).
• Have correctable vision adequate for reading street signs, low-light conditions, and small print.

Psychological Requirements

• Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
• Possess good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Function under extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather conditions.