Paramedic

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association is hiring Paramedics who are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care. Starting at $46,725.95 per year with credit for experience.

Responsibilities include assessing calls, using Paramedic protocols, operating defibrillators and monitors, providing IV fluids, communicating with patients, leading scenes, driving the ambulance, and collaborating with public safety personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Kansas Paramedic certification or eligibility required.
• State Driver’s License required.
• BLS and ACLS required on hire; PALS preferred but not required.
• Driving record must comply with company policy and pass agility test.
• Some healthcare-related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best action using Paramedic protocols.
• Operate medical equipment to provide advanced care (defibrillator, EKG, oxygen, suction, IV fluids).
• Communicate with patients and families to convey information and reassurance.
• Lead the Paramedic team on scene and manage unit operations as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety personnel.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS (preferred)

Driving record compliant

Physical agility

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kansas Paramedic certification or eligible

State Driver's License

Job description

Starting at $46,725.95 / year with credit given for experience

We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each call situation to determine the 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 as Paramedic team 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 with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

MinimumRequiredQualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Kansas Paramedic certification or eligible for Kansas certification.
• State Driver’s License.
• BLS and ACLS required upon hire. PALS is preferred, but not required.
• Driving record compliant with company policy.Pass Physical Agility Test.
• Some work experience, preferably healthcare.

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global 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 at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com .

GMR’s Core Behaviors—

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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