Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) for LSA

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)

Lone Star Ambulance and Allegiance Mobile Health of McAllen, TX is looking to hire Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B).

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.