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Posted August 21, 2026
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Staff)

Emergency Medical Technician

Multiple Off-Campus Sites, Texas, United States Full Time
Reference: 45827BR

Position Description

The EMT is on the team that is first to respond to emergency calls for medical assistance. The responder assesses the situation, obtains basic medical history and performs a physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the site as well as during transit to the hospital. This position is reserved exclusively for Managed Care OSI.

Department

OSI Jail Operations

Major/Essential Functions

  • Direct Patient Care - Serve patients in the health facility under the direction of a physician and within the scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
  • Emergency Response - Provide emergent, urgent, and routine medical response and basic life support to patients in the medical facility, utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.
  • Patient Assessments - Evaluate patients' current medical conditions including medical history, current medications, past medications, and other treatment services.
  • Clinical Activity Documentation - Document timely, clearly, and concisely: current medical conditions and health needs, medical and treatment history including currently prescribed medications, and ongoing medical services in the patient's medical record.
  • Medication Administration - Administer prescribed treatments and medication ordered by a provider, as needed.
  • Equipment and Facility Maintenance - Ensure healthcare equipment in the medical facility is in good working order in terms of functionality and sterilization for use during examinations and treatments.
  • Clinical Assistance - Provide support for physicians and/or medical providers during procedures and treatment protocols.
  • Other Duties - Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.


Required Qualifications

High School equivalent education completed plus 1 year minimum of related experience. Must have an active EMT-Basic certification as well as active CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with electronic health records. Ability to operate in a dynamic health facility, under the direction of supervising nurses.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

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