About this role
Lone Star Ambulance and Allegiance Mobile Health of Laredo, TX is looking to hire Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) .
SUMMARY: Allegiance Mobile Health is looking for 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Responsibilities include, but not limited to)
- 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.
- 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift, carry, balance and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
- Demonstrate flexibility and physical coordination by bending from the waist and touching toes, squat 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 (starting IV's, intubating, etc.).
- 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.
- Have good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Function under situations of extreme fatigue due to little or no rest, extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Previous experience preferred in emergency care
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and an insurable driver record.
Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.