Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Vidor, TX

16d

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings. Paramedics lead patient assessments, perform advanced interventions, administer medications, interpret EKGs, and ensure the safe transport of patients to healthcare facilities. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. The position responds to calls around the clock and involves driving emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions. Paramedics provide patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, maintain vehicles and equipment, complete patient-care and billing documentation, and interact with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and outside agencies. The work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions 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 diploma 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.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
Ability to bend and touch toes, squat with legs parallel to the ground, kneel on both knees, and repeatedly lift, squat, stoop, and kneel.
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; a positive attitude during adversity; interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills; and ability to function despite fatigue, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
Drive emergency vehicles in varied road conditions, including inclement weather, 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.
Use communication equipment and communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
Keep vehicles and equipment clean and ready for use; complete daily checks, assist with resupply and decontamination, and report readiness discrepancies 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.
Complete patient-care reports, billing information, and other related documentation accurately and promptly.
Work under 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.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.