UT Health East Texas EMS

07/28/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS and UT Health Jacksonville are proud to partner in donating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the City of Rusk for its public swimming pool. This life-saving device ensures the community has quick access to critical care in the event of a cardiac emergency. Together, we’re making East Texas safer!

07/28/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS welcomes new caregivers to the team! They are just finishing orientation and will begin their field training across our service areas.

Pictured from left to right are Paramedic Mykal Gomes, EMT Tyler Buchanan, EMT Andrew Page, EMT Kaitlyn Davis, EMT Gregory Hochgesang, EMT Breanna Davis, EMT Holly Williams, Paramedic Kathy Gmitter, EMT Jack Hester, Paramedic Merrisa Ramirez, EMT Bryan Saucedo, EMT Ashlyn Hall, EMT Jesse Garcia, EMT Abbie Pepin, Paramedic Ryan Lanning, EMT Aubrey Robinson, EMT David Reyes and EMT Brooke Allison. Thank you for Answering the Call with UT Health East Texas EMS!

If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at https://uthealtheasttexas.com/emsjobs.

06/27/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS has added a new state-of-the-art critical care ambulance designed to transport our region’s most critically ill patients — including NICU babies and those needing ECMO support. Equipped like a mobile ICU and staffed by specially trained crews, this ambulance brings hospital-level care directly to patients in East Texas. Learn more about this lifesaving addition.

UT Health East Texas

06/09/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS welcomes new caregivers to the team! They are just finishing orientation and will begin their field training across our service areas. Pictured from left to right are EMT Brayson Birdsong, EMT Logan Smith, EMT Riley Castle and EMT Samuel Smith.

Thank you for Answering the Call with UT Health East Texas EMS! If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at https://uthealtheasttexas.com/emsjobs.

06/03/2025

05/09/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 welcomes new caregivers to the team! After completing their orientation, they will begin their field training across our service areas, preparing to Answer the Call to help those in need. Pictured from left to right are Paramedic Tara Roth, Paramedic Cody Easley, EMT Sebastian Cisneros, EMT Marti Lewis, EMT Brandon Garwood, EMT Madison Despain, EMT Hanna Hill, EMT Britney Reese, Paramedic Jamie Rawson, Paramedic Shiloh Edwards D***s. If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at https://uthealtheasttexas.com/emsjobs.

05/02/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS has once again earned national recognition for our commitment to exceptional emergency care — receiving our sixth consecutive three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS)! This prestigious honor places us among an elite group of only about 180 EMS providers nationwide who voluntarily exceed the Commission’s rigorous standards of care, safety and service. Thank you to our dedicated team for setting the bar and saving lives every day!

04/24/2025

UT Health EMS welcomes new caregivers to the team! They have recently completed their orientation and begun their field training across our service areas. Pictured from left to right are Paramedic Julianne Cheramie, Paramedic Richard Cummins, Paramedic Zachary Qualls, Paramedic Carlos Davila, EMT Jackson Miller, Paramedic Jake Klinefelter, EMT Lindsey Coppedge and EMT Kysen Ripley.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at https://uthealtheasttexas.com/emsjobs.

03/27/2025

UT Health EMS/AIR 1 welcomes new caregivers to the team! After completing their orientation, they will begin their field training across our service areas, preparing to Answer the Call to help those in need. Pictured from left to right are EMT Darian Prestridge, Paramedic Hunter Carrington, Paramedic Kelly Hill, EMT Jaclyn Lively, EMT Jeffrey Hudnall, EMT Tyler Reed, EMT Danielle Neely, EMT Eric Rhodes, Paramedic Heather Qualls, Paramedic Daniel Walker, EMT Kenni Fleets, EMT Carlos Araujo, Paramedic Sean Miller, EMT Hannah Fansier, EMT Fisher Davis, Paramedic Beau Ross, EMT Michael Qualls, Paramedic Shelton Stillings and EMT Kaylee Thomas. If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at https://uthealtheasttexas.com/emsjobs.

03/17/2025

At UT Health EMS/Air 1, every role is vital, and every team member plays a crucial part in making a difference in the lives of our patients. We’re committed to hiring the best—and we value every opinion along the way.

“UT Health EMS/Air 1 actively listens to feedback from crews and implements changes based on that input,” shares Timothy N., Paramedic.

We’re dedicated to helping our team members grow, which is why we offer outstanding benefits and opportunities for advancement. “UT provides in-house paramedic programs and all the continuing education you need. They offer upward mobility, with pathways to fly, pursue nursing or work within the UT Health East Texas Health System.”

Join a team where your voice matters and your career can thrive! Apply today at https://jobs.ardenthealth.com/ut-texas-ems/jobs.

02/14/2025

UT Health EMS/AIR welcomes new caregivers to the team! After completing their orientation, they will begin their field training across our service areas, preparing to Answer the Call to help those in need. Pictured from left to right are EMT Hector Escobar, EMT Brenden McClintock, EMT Cheyenne Turner, EMT Hamilton Oroczo, EMT Evert Almazan, EMT Austin Trosino, EMT Jessica Lackey, EMT Edwin Olvera, EMT Emilea Bullock, EMT Carlos Ordorica. If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at https://ow.ly/qBoF50V0vyO.

12/17/2024

UT Health East Texas enjoys supporting the Salvation Army in its annual Red Kettle Campaign, ringing the bell at red kettles outside stores during the holidays to encourage people to donate. UT Health EMS/AIR 1 is also part of the First Responders Bell-Ringing Challenge, a friendly competition that aims to see which of Tyler’s first responder groups can raise the most money. Donate to the UT Health EMS virtual red kettle at https://give.salvationarmytexas.org/team/617660.