Paramedic (EMT-P)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Houston, TX

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a skilled and experienced Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings. The role leads patient assessment, performs advanced interventions, administers medications, interprets EKGs, and supports safe transport to healthcare facilities. It requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. Paramedics respond to calls, drive emergency vehicles, provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and coordinate with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and outside agencies. They maintain vehicle and equipment readiness, complete patient care and billing documentation, and provide professional customer service. The work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, hazardous environments, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other hazards.

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.
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 (250 pounds with assistance).
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive lifting and related movements.
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, composure in high-stress situations, a positive attitude, and interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function during extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions.
Read map books and follow directions to respond efficiently and safely.
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 vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
Report discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, or equipment in writing immediately.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with Medical Director authorization and protocols.
Demonstrate clinical competency and physical capability in patient care, lifting, carrying, transporting, and extricating patients.
Interact with police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations.
Provide satisfactory customer service and maintain professionalism.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and related documentation accurately and promptly.
Work under physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including extreme temperatures, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high stress.
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.