Paramedic (EMT-P)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Odessa, 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 position requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, operates emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, provides direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and works with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and outside agencies. Paramedics maintain vehicle and equipment readiness, complete patient care and billing documentation, provide professional customer service, and perform related duties as assigned. The work can involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments, temperature extremes, loud noises, fatigue, and potential 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.
Current 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, touch toes, squat, and kneel, and 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.
Positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function amid extreme fatigue, little or no rest, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road, traffic, weather, and rural off-road conditions.
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 discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness 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 police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations.
Provide satisfactory customer service and professionalism in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and 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.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping chores and special projects.