Paramedic (EMT-P)

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 role leads patient assessments, performs advanced interventions, administers medications, interprets EKGs, and ensures safe transport to healthcare facilities. It requires clinical expertise, leadership, and composure in high-stress environments. Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, drive emergency vehicles, communicate with dispatchers and partner agencies, and maintain vehicles and equipment in a ready and clean condition. They provide patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, complete accurate documentation, and deliver professional customer service. The work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, hazardous environments, fatigue, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other hazards. The position requires successful completion of a departmental skills evaluation and the NEOP process before staffing a truck. Employees must adhere to company policies and procedures and may perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Certification 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.
Good judgment and ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adversity and use interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under extreme fatigue, little or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.
Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds (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 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.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, including traffic and rural off-road settings.
Read map books and follow written and verbal directions to respond safely and efficiently.
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 tasks.
Report discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness in writing immediately.
Provide direct patient care according to 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.
Work in physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noise, and high-stress situations.
Complete general housekeeping chores and special projects as assigned.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.