Emergency Response Paramedic

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

Job summary

AMR in Tennessee is hiring a Paramedic for a full-time position. You will deliver advanced patient care and lead field operations on emergency calls.

Required: State Paramedic License, BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic, valid driver’s license; driving record must meet policy. High school diploma or GED is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation and determine the best action with paramedic protocols.
• Utilize paramedic skills on equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction to provide advanced care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and reassurance.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and manage the scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively with allied health and public safety personnel.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Driver’s License

BLS

ACLS

NREMT-Paramedic

State Paramedic License

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Oxygen equipment

IV fluids administration

Ambulance operation

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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