Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and 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 role requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress situations. Paramedics respond to calls, drive emergency vehicles, provide patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and communicate with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations. They maintain vehicle and equipment readiness, complete checklists and documentation, and interact professionally with patients and outside agencies. The work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, hazardous environments, and exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other hazards. Before staffing a truck, employees must pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process.

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.
Ability to communicate effectively.
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, squat, kneel, and repeatedly lift, squat, stoop, and kneel; ability to climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
Fine manual dexterity sufficient 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 adversity, interpersonal skills, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under fatigue, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other physically or psychologically taxing conditions.

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 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 service; complete daily checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
Report discrepancies in writing regarding vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with 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 maintain professionalism in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other associated documentation accurately and promptly.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping chores and special projects.