Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Summary

Allegiance Mobile Health of Princeton, TX and Collin County is seeking a compassionate and reliable EMT‑Basic to provide essential pre‑hospital care and emergency medical assistance. The EMT‑B 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non‑emergency calls 24 hours per day, driving 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 to respond efficiently and safely.
• Follows all departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
• Uses a variety of communication equipment and communicates verbally with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations according to departmental policies.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Completes daily vehicle and supply checklists and assists with vehicle re‑supply, 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 the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all patient‑care related instances.
• Demonstrates physical competencies sufficient to lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in all settings, sometimes 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, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high‑stress situations; exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects, and fall/trip hazards is high.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including general housekeeping chores and special projects.
• Must successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and fully complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
• Demonstrate flexibility and coordination by bending from the waist, touching toes, squatting with legs parallel to the ground, and kneeling with both knees firmly on the ground.
• Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
• Demonstrate fine manual dexterity by performing job‑related clinical skills (e.g., starting IVs, intubating).
• Have correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.

Psychological Requirements

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as an EMT in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR certification.
• Pre‑Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• Effective communication skills; ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
• Previous experience in emergency care preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an insurable driver record.