Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Premont, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a Paramedic in Premont, Texas, 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 patient transport to healthcare facilities. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, sound judgment, and composure in high-stress situations. Paramedics respond to calls, operate emergency vehicles, communicate with dispatch and other response organizations, provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, and maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness. The work can involve physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including hazardous environments, inclement weather, temperature extremes, exposure risks, and periods of extreme fatigue. New hires must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.

Requirements

High school graduate 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.
Communicate effectively.
Read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable.
Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Have interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Function under extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather.
Meet the physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, balancing, and pushing up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance); bending, squatting, kneeling, repetitive lifting and related movements; climbing 20 sets of stairs within 60 seconds; performing clinical skills requiring fine manual dexterity; and having correctable vision adequate for the duties.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive a variety of emergency vehicles in diverse road and weather conditions, including dense traffic and rural off-road settings.
Read map books and follow written and 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 general readiness 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 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.
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 chores and special projects.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.