Paramedic (EMT-P)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Premont, TX

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a skilled, experienced Paramedic to provide advanced life support 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 position requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. The role also includes responding to calls, driving emergency vehicles, maintaining vehicle and equipment readiness, communicating with dispatch and outside agencies, providing direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and completing patient care and billing documentation. The employee must complete departmental skills evaluation and the NEOP process before staffing a truck and must adhere to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Paramedic certification 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) certification.
Communicate effectively and 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 from the waist and touch toes, squat with legs parallel to the ground, and kneel with both knees on the ground.
Ability to 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 ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Positive attitude in the face of adversity and good interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under extreme fatigue, little or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road, traffic, weather, and rural off-road conditions.
Use map books and written or verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
Use communication equipment and communicate with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations according to departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and other readiness tasks.
Report discrepancies in vehicle, supply, or equipment readiness immediately and in writing.
Provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, demonstrating clinical competency.
Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in varied settings, sometimes without assistance.
Interact with outside agencies, including police and fire departments and first responder organizations.
Provide satisfactory customer service and maintain professionalism in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other associated documentation accurately and on time.
Work in physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments, temperature extremes, loud noises, inclement weather, and high-stress situations.
Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.