Paramedic

Summary

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic (EMT‑P) to provide advanced life support care in both emergency and non‑emergency settings. Paramedics will lead patient assessments, perform advanced interventions, administer medications, interpret EKGs, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, and the ability to remain composed in high‑stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls 24 hours per day, driving a variety of emergency vehicles in all road conditions, including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off‑road settings.
• Read map books and follow written and verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
• Follow all departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
• Use a variety of communication equipment and communicate verbally with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations according to departmental policies.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists; assist with vehicle re‑supply, decontamination, and general readiness‑related tasks.
• Immediately report, in writing, any discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, or equipment and their state of readiness.
• Provide direct patient care per the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, demonstrating clinical competency in all patient‑care situations.
• Demonstrate physical competencies sufficient to lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in all settings, sometimes without assistance.
• Interact with multiple outside agencies such as police departments, fire departments, and first‑responder organizations.
• Provide satisfactory customer service and project professionalism in all contacts.
• Accurately complete patient care reports, billing information, and all associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Work under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high‑stress situations.
• Accept a high potential for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects, and fall/trip hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including general housekeeping chores and special projects.
• Successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and fully complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 lb (250 lb with assistance).
• Demonstrate flexibility and coordination by bending from the waist, touching toes, squatting with legs parallel to the ground, and kneeling with both knees firmly on the ground.
• Perform repetitive lifting, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
• Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
• Exhibit fine manual dexterity for clinical skills such as starting IVs and intubating.
• Possess correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.

Psychological Requirements

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as a paramedic in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Certification in one of the following 911‑area pre‑hospital life‑support programs: PHTLS (Pre‑Hospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support).
• Effective communication skills; ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and insurability.