Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Continuing education support
Retirement Plan
Medical Coverage
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring organization is a reputable emergency medical services provider committed to delivering high-quality patient care through skilled and compassionate paramedics. This company specializes in providing comprehensive basic and advanced life support to patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations. Leveraging advanced medical techniques and a patient-centered approach, it plays an essential role in the healthcare infrastructure by responding promptly to emergencies and ensuring safe transport and treatment of individuals in critical condition. The organization fosters an environment where ongoing education and professional development are prioritized to keep pace with the latest advancements in medical care and emergency response techniques.Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- successfully pass a background investigation
- must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- must be able to provide current negative PPD test results
- must have a clean DMV record
- must maintain current industry standards through continuing education
- must demonstrate a compassionate attitude towards all customers, their friends and family, and coworkers
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- possess analytical skills and the capability of applying them effectively in stressful situations
- ability to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient
- ability to act independently in a constantly changing environment
- maintain composure while working in stressful situations
- capable of adapting to situations that may contain violence and emotional instability in a multicultural setting
- excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- compassionate attitude towards all customers, their friends and family, and coworkers
- must have current certifications including AHA CPR (instructor-based with AED), Florida Paramedic Card, Florida Driver License, AHA PALS, AHA ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS, ICS100.b, ICS200.b, ICS700, ICS800
Job Duties
- Respond to BLS and ALS emergent and non-emergent transports and scene calls
- provide high quality, routine and emergent basic and advanced life support
- provide comprehensive assessments of ill and/or injured patients, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications on scene and/or in route to hospital or receiving facility
- perform a complete assessment on every scene or transport patient, including but not limited to determining if the patient is appropriate to move, safest method of movement and the most appropriate destination for the patient
- professional liaison with members of other agencies and facilities, such as police, fire, hospitals, senior living facilities and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate level of response and service is provided
- interact professionally with members of the public and/or family members present at the scene or in the general community
- clean, decontaminate and check vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness
- thoroughly document all patient history, condition, assessments and interventions performed as well as the patient responses on the patient care record
- responsible for other related duties deemed necessary to meet the needs of the company
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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