Paramedic (EMT-P)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Orange Grove, TX

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic 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. Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and collaborate 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 job involves physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, hazardous 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 ability to be insured.
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 firmly 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 and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under extreme fatigue, little or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day.
Drive emergency vehicles in varied road conditions, including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings; use maps and directions to respond efficiently and safely.
Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
Use communications 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.
Report discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness in writing immediately.
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 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 promptly.
Work under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noise, and high-stress situations.
Perform general housekeeping chores, 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.