Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 61,681,000 - 83,448,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR is hiring a Paramedic for a full-time role in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus or a $2,000 relocation bonus and pays $25.34 per hour.

Paramedics will assess, treat, and transport patients with advanced care in a fast-paced EMS environment. Responsibilities include operating medical equipment, driving the ambulance, maintaining certifications, documenting care, and coordinating with dispatchers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass the Physical Agility Test.
• Current state paramedic license and valid driver’s license.
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS/PEPP/BTLS or PHTLS provider certification where applicable.
• Driving record in compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize medical equipment and procedures to provide advanced medical care.
• Drive the ambulance and support rapid response times.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher for call data and feedback.
• Keep unit clean, stocked, and ready for calls.
• Document patient care and billing information accurately.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting & carrying

Shift flexibility

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current state paramedic license

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Paramedic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity in Lake Havasu

$6k sign-on bonus or $2krelocation bonus

$25.34 per hour

We are hiringParamedicswith a passion to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. Paramedics assess, provide patient care, and assess each call to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol; they perform related responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit; keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response.
• Document activities regarding patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance-preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass the Physical Agility Test.
• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

Schedule:

• Kelly Shift Schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
• Current state paramedic license.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, and BTLS or PHTLS provider certification (where applicable or required by contract).
• Driving record in compliance with AMR safety and driving policy.

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. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

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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