Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Odessa, TX

20d

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic to provide advanced life support care in emergency and non-emergency settings. The Paramedic leads patient assessments, performs advanced interventions, administers medications, interprets EKGs, and ensures safe transport to healthcare facilities. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. Paramedics respond to calls, drive emergency vehicles, communicate with dispatch and other responders, maintain vehicles and equipment, and provide direct patient care under Medical Director authorization and protocols. They complete patient care and billing documentation, interact with outside agencies, and maintain professional customer service. The work can involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, hazardous environments, and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck, and must follow company policies and procedures.

Requirements

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.
For 911 areas, Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
Effective communication skills; ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Valid Texas driver's license and insurability.
Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
Ability to bend, touch toes, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive lifting, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
Fine manual dexterity to perform clinical skills such as starting IVs and intubating.
Correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.
Good judgment and composure in high-stress situations; positive attitude in adversity; interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
Drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, including dense traffic and rural off-road settings; use maps and directions to respond safely and efficiently.
Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
Communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations using communication equipment.
Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, ready state; complete daily checks and assist with resupply and decontamination.
Report discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, or equipment in writing immediately.
Provide direct patient care according to Medical Director authorization and protocols, demonstrating clinical competency.
Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in varied settings, sometimes without assistance.
Interact with outside agencies, including police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations.
Provide satisfactory customer service and professionalism in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Work under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments and high-stress situations.
Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.