Paramedic

ParamedicHighly skilled, experienced Paramedic who acts as role model in patient care.Qualifications:Minimum age of 18 years.Completion of Paramedic course and current licensure.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to function in stressful situations.Possesses basic computer skills.Possess 2 years current paramedic experience.Current basic life support (BLS) certification and advanced life support/advanced cardiac life support (ALS/ACLS) and pediatric life support (PALS) certification (ED only) within 60 days of hire.Physical Requirements:Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking and standing.Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write.Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: finger stick blood sugars, vital signs, feed patients, and handle instruments).