Emergency Response Paramedic

AMR; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR in Union City, TN is hiring a full-time Paramedic to deliver compassionate, high-quality medical care on emergency and patient relocation calls. You will operate defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen and suction devices, and IV fluids while leading the on-scene team and coordinating with public safety personnel.

Hourly rates start at $21.50 with DOE. A State Paramedic License, valid driver's license, and current BLS/ACLS/NREMT-Paramedic certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• State Paramedic License is required.
• State Driver’s License is required.
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic certifications required.
• Driving record in line with policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess call situations and determine best course of action using Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize Paramedic skills with medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen, suction devices, and IV fluids for advanced care.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide information and reassurance about care.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety personnel and fellow Paramedics.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Emergency response

Medical equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Paramedic License

State Driver’s License

BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

Job description

ParamedicBasic

IMMEDIATE HIRING!

PARAMEDICFULL-TIME Opportunity

Hourly rates starting at $21.50+ DOE

We’rehiringParamedicsthat are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced,patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each call situation todeterminethe best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act asParamedicteam leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner withall alliedhealth and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in community programs tomaintainAMR image andestablishstrong community relations.

MinimumRequired Qualifications:

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

Why Choose AMR?

AMRis one ofGlobal 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 atwww.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto 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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