Paramedic

ParamedicMaineHealth Emergency Medical Services | Norway, ME Base Full-Time | Schedule Structure outlined in "Additional Information" Professional - Clinical Req #: 84008*$10,000 Sign-On Bonus! (full-time)* *current MaineHealth Employees do not qualify - previous MaineHealth Employees must be separated for at least 6-months*Additional Information: The MaineHealth EMS Base in Norway covers 9 towns, and averages around 5,500 calls per year, with about 70% of those being 911, and the other 30% being transport. They run 3 crews, 24/7 and there is a 4th crew that runs in the winter on an as-needed basis. This EMS team works very closely with the ER staff at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital.This base runs several shift structures ranging from 12, to 24-hours in length and are as follows: 24-Hour shift from 8A - 8A. 16-Hour shift from 4P - 8A. 12-Hour Shifts from either 7P/A - 7A/P or 8A/P - 8P/A. There is common space available for shift downtimes, which also has 8 private bedrooms for use. Schedules are usually made 2-3 months out, and EMS staff can expect 5 days off in a row every 4 weeks.Summary: The Paramedic role provides both basic and advanced life support during emergency pre-hospital and interfacility transfer care to patients when indicated by the patient's injury or illness in accordance with state and local protocols.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):Education: Completion of Paramedic Course required.License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Paramedic required. Valid Driver's License required. Current BLS certification required. PIFT Certification required within six months of start date. Locations in New Hampshire require a NH Paramedic License with a National Registry Paramedic License.Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred.Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/AAdditional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/AHiring Scam AlertMaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io Information:With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io