Paramedic (EMT P)

Allegiance Mobile Health of Carrollton, TX is seeking skilled and experienced Paramedics to provide advanced life support care in emergency and non-emergency settings.

About the role

Paramedics will lead patient assessment, perform advanced interventions, administer medications, interpret EKGs, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities. 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 to appropriately communicate 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 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 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.

Requirements

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 clinical skills such as starting IVs and 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.

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 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 an insurable driving record.