EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic-Full-Time

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic Schedule: Full-Time, Modified 48/96 (rotations of 5-day off runs) 0700-0700 Current Kansas EMS Certification or eligibility for reciprocity Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Ability to work 48-hour shifts, including weekends and Holidays Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record NIMS/ICS: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (within 6 months) Core Responsibilities: Safety is a priority! Your safety, your partner, the patient and the public. Respond to calls while following service guidelines and procedures. Daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle and medical equipment readiness checks. General maintenance of equipment and vehicles. Assessment and treatment of the sick and injured. Apply protocol and appropriate standard of care during treatment of patients. Quickly return ambulances and equipment to a state of readiness following calls. Report all equipment damage, malfunctions, or failures to Administration. Always maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism. Participate in scheduled service-based training opportunities. Be willing to complete various additional tasks as assigned by Administration. Follows and adheres to all departmental and county policies and procedures. Compensation (potential adjustment for experience): EMT: $15.00/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time AEMT: $17.00/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time Paramedic: $19.50/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time Attributes and Abilities: Outstanding moral character with a solid concept of right and wrong. Who you are (Identity), Self-Regulation (Discipline), Consideration (Motivation) Integrity and trustworthiness. Honesty and candor. Empathy and compassion (not just your patients). Intrinsic learner. Coachable and able to accept constructive criticism. Strong written and oral communicator. Critical thinker/problem solver. Ability to articulate the rationale of a decision made. Control emotion in a crisis/critical situation. Manage a team in a time critical environment. Function independently in a high stress environment. Perform patient care in extreme environmental conditions. County Benefit Package: Health/Dental Insurance (County covers 100% Employee), affordable spouse/family coverage Vision Insurance (Employee covers all costs) Aflac Cancer Policy (County covers 100% Employee), additional policies available for employee consideration Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), additional life insurance coverage available for employee consideration Thomas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association