Paramedic (EMT-P)

Allegiance Mobile Health serves Milam County, TX (Cameron, Rockdale, and Thorndale).

About the role

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic 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

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day, drive 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 communication equipment and appropriately communicate verbally to 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 tasks.
• Immediately report, in writing, any discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, or equipment.
• Provide direct patient care per Medical Director’s authorization and protocols.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in all patient care instances.
• Demonstrate physical competencies 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.
• Complete patient care reports, billing information, and all associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high-stress situations.
• Handle potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects, and fall/trip hazards.
• Perform general housekeeping chores and special projects as assigned.
• Successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
• Demonstrate flexibility and physical 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.
• Demonstrate fine manual dexterity for job-related clinical skills (e.g., starting IVs, intubating).
• Have 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.
• Possess good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Function under extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather conditions.

Requirements

• 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 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.