Emergency Response Paramedic

Job Description:

 

 

 

*Relocation Assistance potentially available for FULL TIME Paramedics. Inquire within* 

 

Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals in the beautiful Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon! We are currently hiring  Paramedics that are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care in our progressive EMS 911 system. With over 17,000 calls for service annually you will get to provide ALS care and transport in fast-paced system while working and living in an outdoor enthusiast’s dream location! 

AMR Josephine County participates in a wide array of opportunities available within our GMR Family of healthcare solutions. In addition to providing ALS care and transport to our local community, our team enjoys additional EMS / Career opportunities by actively participating in GMR’s national FEMA team deployments during national disasters, our National Wildland Fire Medical Resources Team which includes opportunities to learn technical rescue as a part of our Wildland Rapid Extrication Module(REM) Team, and training in critical care transport (CCT). Locally, we support our providers through a robust peer support program, career development programs such as “Learn as you earn” and tuition reimbursement programs, employee recognition and engagement programs and more!

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Looking for work/life balance? Enjoy flexible scheduling that allows you to take advantage of the benefits of living in the Rogue Valley. The famous Rogue River runs directly through Grants Pass and provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Within a 1–2-hour drive, you can enjoy the Oregon Coast, California Redwoods, skiing or snowboarding at Mt Ashland, rafting the Rogue, paddling the Lake of the Woods, or hiking and camping anywhere in between! Join our team that plays just as hard as we work!

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols in a 911 system running about 17,000 requests per year. 
• Utilize your Paramedic skills in a progressive medical system to the full scope of an Oregon Paramedic. 
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and PHTLS or ITLS 
• Driving record in compliance with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

 

BENEFITS

 

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Full-time and part-time status available with flexible schedules that promote work/life balance
• Paid continuing education

 

 

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at .

 

GMR’s Core Behaviors —keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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