Emergency Medical Technician / EMT

Overview

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Orientation/Probation Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 has more than 50 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve strategically located across the region and emergency teams provide rapid access to care.

Responsibilities

• EMTs are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, efficient manner and providing the highest standards of patient care while keeping a safe and hazard-free environment.
• The EMT works with a Paramedic on an MICU ambulance and contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, triage, packaging and transport according to protocol.
• There are occasions in which the EMT may work with another EMT on a BLS unit within the system.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling and usage.
• Texas DSHS certification as EMT or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Possess and maintain all certifications required by the Medical Control Board and by the UT Health East Texas EMS Master Contract.
• Possess and maintain current Texas motor vehicle operator’s license and meet all company requirements according to policy. New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 60 days after moving to Texas. Must obtain Texas license prior to the 60 days expiring.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Effectively follow all UT Health East Texas EMS policies, procedures, guidelines and chain of command.
• Maintain all required certifications according to company policy.
• Attendance at all Continuing Education (CE) courses as policy dictates.
• Conduct self in a highly ethical and professional manner projecting a positive company image while maintaining a neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and cooperative working relationship with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the general public, allied health professionals, and other members of our EMS system.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School diploma.
• 1+ years of experience.
• National Registry.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.
• Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP) certification or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.