Emrgncy Medical Technician I - CMC - Estelle - Full-Time

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks an Allied Health professional to coordinate the most efficient transport mode for patient transfers. Reporting to the EMS Operations officer, you will exercise independent judgment within policy guidelines.

This on-site role at CRMF/Estelle Facility in Huntsville requires EMT-Basic certification and focuses on safe, cost-effective patient movement with attention to data accuracy and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Current EMT-Basic certification recognized by the Texas Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medically related transfers of patients between facilities.
• Input patient information, vehicle status, and crew assignments.
• Record level of care required during transfer.
• Dispatch resources to complete transfers cost-effectively.
• Collect maintenance, repair costs, and operational statistics.
• Adhere to department controls.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Coordination

Data entry

Dispatching

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (Texas Department of Health)

Job description

Job Summary

Coordinates the most efficient transportation mode for each patient. Work is performed under the direction of the EMS Operations officer, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative within the limits of established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates medically related transfers of patients from sending to receiving facilities based on triage information received about the patient.
• Operates computer terminal to input patient information, vehicle status, and crew assignments.
• Gathers and records information related to the level of care actually required during transfer (based on patient's medical condition).
• Dispatches appropriate resources to complete patient transfers in the most cost-effective manner that ensures appropriate level of care en route.
• Collects information related to vehicle maintenance, repair costs, outside vendor utilization, and other operational statistical data as required.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

Work Environment

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Required Education/Experience

Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic by the Texas Department of Health.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Huntsville

Work Locations

CRMF/Estelle Facility

Job

Allied HealthRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Sep 15, 2026, 2:00:52 PM