Paramedic - 24HR

Emergency Medical Technician

Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary.

Navigates ambulance to patient's location. Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources. Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility. Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives. Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulance as necessary.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: HS Diploma or GED. Required Licensure/Certification: National certification as determined at position level. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Current State Licensure as an EMT-P. Valid Driver's License. Minimum Experience: None Required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.