Paramedic

About the Role

Allegiance Mobile Health of Taft, TX, and San Patricio County, TX, is looking to hire skilled and experienced Paramedics (EMT-P) to provide advanced life support care in emergency and non-emergency settings. This role demands clinical expertise, leadership, and the ability to remain composed in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
• Drives a variety of emergency vehicles in all road conditions, including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings.
• Reads map books and follows written and verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
• Follows departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
• Uses communication equipment to interact with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Completes daily vehicle and supply checklists, assists with re-supply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
• Reports discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, or equipment in writing.
• Provides direct patient care per Medical Director's authorization and protocols.
• Demonstrates clinical and physical competencies in patient care, including lifting, carrying, and extricating patients.
• Interacts with outside agencies such as Police Departments, Fire Departments, and First Responder Organizations.
• Completes patient care reports, billing information, and associated documentation accurately and timely.
• Works under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including exposure to hazards and high-stress situations.
• Performs general housekeeping chores and special projects as assigned.
• Successfully passes departmental skills evaluation and completes the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
• Demonstrate flexibility by bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Repetitive lifting, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
• Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
• Demonstrate fine manual dexterity for clinical skills (e.g., starting IVs, intubating).
• Have correctable vision adequate for reading street signs, low-light conditions, and small print.

Psychological Requirements

• Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
• Possess good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Function under extreme fatigue, temperatures, and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as a Paramedic in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) for 911 areas.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
• Valid Texas driver's license and insurable driving record.