Paramedic — Advanced Life Support & EMS Lead

DPAR Roadrunner, LLC; Savoy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings. Paramedics will lead patient assessment, perform advanced interventions, administer medications, interpret EKGs, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities.

This role demands clinical leadership and the ability to stay composed in high-stress environments.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as a paramedic in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• 911 areas - Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
• Communicates effectively.
• Read, write and interpret instructions in the English language.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day, drive a variety of emergency vehicles in all road conditions including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings.
• Reads map books and follows written and verbal directions in order to respond in an efficient and safe manner.
• Follows all departmental, local and state driving laws, policies and procedures.
• Uses a variety of communication equipment and appropriately communicates verbally to dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders and other organizations according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Completes daily vehicle and supply checklists and assists with vehicle re-supply, vehicle and equipment decontamination and general readiness-related tasks.
• Immediately reports, in writing, any discrepancies with vehicles, supplies or equipment and their state of readiness.
• Provides direct patient care per Medical Director's authorization and protocols.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all patient care related instances.
• Demonstrates physical competencies sufficient to allow him/her to lift, carry, transport and extricate patients in all settings, in some cases without assistance.
• Interacts with multiple outside agencies such as Police Departments, Fire Departments and First Responder Organizations.
• Provides satisfactory customer service and projects professionalism in all contacts.
• Successfully and accurately completes patient care reports, billing information and all other associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Works under physically and psychologically taxing conditions to include inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises and high-stress situations.
• High potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects and fall/trip hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include general housekeeping chores and special projects.
• Must successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and fully complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communicates effectively

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic certification (Texas)

CPR certification

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS/ITLS

Job description

Allegiance Mobile Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings. Paramedics will lead patient assessment, perform advanced interventions, administer medications, interpret EKGs, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities.

This role demands clinical leadership and the ability to stay composed in high-stress environments.