Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health • Houston, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a Paramedic in West Houston, Texas, 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.

The Paramedic responds to calls, drives emergency vehicles, communicates with dispatch and partner agencies, and maintains vehicles and equipment in a state of readiness. The role provides patient care under Medical Director authorization and protocols, completes patient-care and billing documentation, and interacts professionally with patients and outside organizations. Work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, fatigue, and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards. Candidates must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adversity.
• Good interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to function while fatigued and in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, including 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-related tasks.
• Immediately report in writing 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 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 associated documentation accurately and on time.
• Work under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high-stress situations.
• Perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping and special projects.
• Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED