Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Coldspring, TX

26d

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings in Coldspring, Texas, and San Jacinto County. The Paramedic leads patient assessment, performs advanced interventions, administers medications, interprets EKGs, and ensures safe transport to healthcare facilities. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, sound judgment, and composure in high-stress situations. Paramedics respond to calls, drive emergency vehicles, communicate with dispatch and partner agencies, maintain vehicle and equipment readiness, and provide patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols. They complete patient care reports and related documentation, provide professional customer service, and perform other assigned duties. The position involves physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including exposure to hazardous environments and potential blood-borne pathogens.

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) certification.
Communicate effectively.
Read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Possess a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable.
Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Be able to function under extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.
Lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
Demonstrate flexibility and coordination by bending to touch toes, squatting with legs parallel to the ground, and kneeling on both knees.
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.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
Drive a variety of emergency vehicles in varied road conditions, including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings.
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 appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
Maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
Immediately report in writing any discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
Provide direct patient care under 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 professional conduct in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Work in physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high-stress situations.
Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties.
Successfully pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.