Emrgncy Medical Technician I - Galveston County Jail - Casual

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic to coordinate patient transfers within correctional health settings in Galveston, TX. You will input patient information, dispatch resources, and ensure appropriate care levels enroute while working under established policies.

Located in a secure facility, this role requires EMT-B certification and a high school diploma, with pre-employment drug testing and security clearance customary for the

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current EMT-B certification issued by Texas Department of Health.
• Experience coordinating patient transfers a plus.
• Ability to input and track patient and mission data.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates medically related transfers of patients between facilities.
• Inputs patient and crew data at a computer terminal.
• Records level of care required during transfer.
• Dispatches resources to complete transfers in a cost-effective manner.
• Collects vehicle maintenance and cost data and other statistics.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Transfer coordination

Data entry

Resource dispatch

Patient care basics

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

EMT-B certification by Texas Department of Health

Jobbeschreibung

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

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 enroute.
• Collects information related to vehicle maintenance, repair costs, outside vendor utilization, and other operational statistical data as required.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure 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

• High school or GED equivalent.
• 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-Galveston

Job

Patient CareRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026, 4:14:49 PM