Paramedic

MEMS - Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MEMS – Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services in Little Rock, AR is seeking a full-time Paramedic to respond to emergencies, assess patients, and provide advanced life support. You will operate ambulances and equipment, document care, and collaborate with dispatch, hospitals, and EMS colleagues.

The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays, with on-site duties at MEMS. Ideal candidates hold Arkansas Paramedic licensure, ACLS/PALS, and strong communication skills, committed

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic certification/licensure in Arkansas.
• Advanced life support and pre-hospital care skills.
• Operate ambulances and medical equipment safely.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make clinical decisions.
• Physical ability for lifting and prolonged standing.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and MEMS procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record; willingness to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and assess patient conditions.
• Provide advanced life support and pre-hospital care.
• Operate and maintain ambulances and medical equipment.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Communicate with dispatch, hospitals, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in training and quality improvement activities.
• Engage with patients and families in a calm, professional manner.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure coverage.

Skills

Paramedic licensure AR

Advanced life support

Patient assessment

Ambulance operation

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Paramedic program completion

Tools

Ambulance equipment operation

Monitoring devices handling

Job description

Shift Types Available: Rotating 12s, 24/48, 48/96

Company Description

MEMS – Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services is committed to providing the highest level of care across all areas of Emergency Medical Services. The organization emphasizes personalized, compassionate, and professional care for every patient. Guided by the motto “We treat every call as if it were my own family member,” MEMS fosters a culture of respect and empathy. The team follows established quality improvement procedures to consistently enhance clinical outcomes and service standards. MEMS offers a professional environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and community service.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Paramedic role is based in Little Rock, AR. The Paramedic is responsible for responding to emergency calls, assessing patient conditions, and providing advanced life support and pre-hospital care in accordance with established protocols. Daily tasks include operating and maintaining emergency vehicles and medical equipment, documenting patient care accurately, and communicating effectively with dispatch, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals. The Paramedic collaborates with EMS team members, participates in ongoing training and quality improvement activities, and engages with patients and families in a calm, professional manner. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic certification/licensure in the state of Arkansas and eligibility to practice under state and local EMS regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in patient assessment, advanced life support, airway management, and medication administration in pre-hospital settings.
• Ability to operate and maintain ambulances, monitoring devices, and other emergency medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including clear interaction with patients, families, dispatch, and hospital staff.
• Capacity to remain calm under pressure, make sound clinical decisions, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary EMS team.
• Physical ability to perform patient lifting, movement, and prolonged standing and walking, in varying environmental conditions.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to MEMS quality improvement procedures and protocols.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Paramedic program required. Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, PHTLS) are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to work all assigned shifts, including nights and weekends.