Paramedic

Allegiance Mobile Health•Bay City, TX

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings. The role includes leading patient assessments, performing advanced interventions, administering medications, interpreting EKGs, and ensuring safe patient transport to healthcare facilities. Paramedics are expected to demonstrate clinical expertise and leadership while remaining composed in high-stress situations. Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, operate emergency vehicles, communicate with dispatchers and other response organizations, and maintain vehicles and equipment in a ready and clean condition. They provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, complete patient care and billing documentation, and interact professionally with patients, healthcare partners, and outside agencies. The work may involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Before staffing a truck, employees must pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process. The role also includes adhering to company policies and performing other assigned duties.

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, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive lifting and related movements.
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 sufficient 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, interpersonal skills, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function while fatigued and in extreme temperatures or inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather 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 clean, ready state; complete daily checks and assist with resupply and decontamination.
Report discrepancies in vehicles, supplies, or equipment in writing immediately.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with Medical Director authorization and protocols.
Demonstrate clinical competency in patient care situations.
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 maintain professionalism in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and related documentation accurately and promptly.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties.