Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Pasadena, TX

20d

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. Paramedics lead patient assessments, perform advanced interventions, administer medications, interpret EKGs, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. Paramedics respond to calls, drive emergency vehicles, communicate with dispatch and other response organizations, and maintain vehicle and equipment readiness. They provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, complete patient-care and billing documentation, and interact professionally with patients and outside agencies. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck, and must adhere to company policies and procedures. The work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, high stress, fatigue, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards.

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.
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 from the waist and touch toes; squat with legs parallel to the ground; kneel with both knees on the ground; and perform repetitive lifting, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
Fine manual dexterity to perform job-related 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, with little or no rest, and in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

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 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.
Keep vehicles and equipment clean and ready for service; complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
Report discrepancies with vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness promptly in writing.
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 related documentation accurately and on time.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping and special projects.