Paramedic

Forrest City Medical Center; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Ambulance Services in Forrest City, AR is seeking a Paramedic for a full-time position. You will provide advanced life support care, transport patients, and perform emergency medical procedures during ambulance transport.

The role relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and requires CPR certification and EMS licensure. The successful candidate will hold a High School diploma or equivalent, EMT National Registry, and State EMS Authority license, with 1-2 years

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered with the EMT National Registry.
• Licensed by State EMS Authority.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within EMS.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.
• Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.
• Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen when necessary, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

Skills

CPR certified

Emergency procedures

Patient assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT National Registry

Job description

Forrest City Ambulance Services
Forrest City, AR 72335, USA

Description

Paramedic

Full Time Position

Job Summary:

• Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.
• Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.
• Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen when necessary, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered with the EMT National Registry.
• Licensed by State EMS Authority.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

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