***Sign-on Bonus*** Paramedic | Tri-State Ambulance

Paramedic Opportunity at Tri-State Ambulance

Paramedics provide emergency care for patients who are being moved from an active injury scene to a hospital or being transferred from one hospital to another. They should possess excellent patient service skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to make quick informed decisions about patient health. They are expected to be familiar with all onboard equipment, policies, and medical guidelines which pertain to their position. Major responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all Tri-State Ambulance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the attitude of a health care professional to include, but not be limited to: maintaining a clean appearance; demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior; and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS health care system.
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Nationally Registered Paramedic per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the State of Wisconsin, and the EMS medical director.
• Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession.
• Demonstrate the ability to render competent patient care within the guidelines of Tri-State Ambulance.
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain an emergency vehicle, including possession of a current and valid driver's license, and demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all State laws pertaining to the safe operation of an emergency vehicle.
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to a Paramedic.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other members of the medical and public safety communities.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by Tri-State Ambulance, the State of Wisconsin, and local medical control.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as a Paramedic
• Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain the cleanliness of Tri-State Ambulance property, including, but not limited to, its vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding area(s).
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Tri-State Ambulance Operations Supervisors and management.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree
• Completion of a qualified NREMT Paramedic program with the ability to be licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks; exceptional organization skills and the ability to delegate tasks, as appropriate.
• Good working knowledge of all policies and procedures including local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Must maintain current and valid Driver's License
• Must maintain current certification as a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or its equivalent.
• Must maintain current and valid Wisconsin, Minnesota and NREMT NRP certification.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 completion
• Must maintain current and valid CPR (Health Care Provider) certification, or its equivalent
• Must maintain current and valid ACLS certification.
• Must maintain current and valid PALS certification.

Sign-on Bonus:

• $1000 given on second paycheck, $1500 after 6 months, and $2500 after 18 months of employment
• Payout received when still employed at above specified times.

Equal Opportunity Employer