Paramedic

Paramedic

Prescott, AZ 86301

Overview

Position Type Copperstate Ambulance Category Paramedic / CC Paramedic

Description

Copperstate Ambulance is seeking to hire Paramedics in Yavapai County, Arizona. Copperstate is part of the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies, a dynamic, rapidly growing national company with current operations in 13 states. The company has been listed for four consecutive years on the Inc. Magazine's list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America. In Arizona, we serve more than 80,000 patients each year. Through public-private partnerships with fire departments, our ambulances provide 911 response to communities representing more than 1 million Arizonans - and we're growing throughout the state! We are a company on the move and the best place to work and grow your career. We're seeking EMS professionals who share our mission of exceptional patient care and customer service delivery to join with us as we continue to expand our service. Benefits include:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules, 12-hr/flex & 24/48
• Affordable health, dental & life insurance plans
• Uniforms provided
• Continuing education/recertifications
• Career advancement

Jobs duties include but are not limited to:

• Responds to emergency scenes to provide emergency medical care and transportation. Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide non-emergency medical care and transportation.
• Provides medical care and monitoring at the scene, en route to the hospital and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.
• Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
• Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or other appropriate organization.
• Currently certified in ACLS, PALS and/or other specialty certifications as required.
• Currently licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator's license.
• Currently has a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.
• Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality patient care.
• Must have the ability to perform effectively as team leader and team member in patient care situations.
• Must have the ability to perform effectively in carrying out public relations and community education functions with members of the medical community and general public in promoting company.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to reach, push and pull.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.