Paramedic

Action Ambulance Service Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service is seeking certified Paramedics to provide necessary medical care under state protocols. This role requires effective communication, efficient patient stabilization, and the maintenance of all equipment and vehicles. Candidates should hold a valid Paramedic certification, a state driver's license, and necessary healthcare certifications. Positions available include full-time, part-time, and per diem, offering a highly competitive pay scale.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Paramedic certification.
• Possess a state issued driver’s license.
• Current AHA, BLS provider certification required.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to Statewide Treatment Protocols.
• Stabilize and treat patients in accordance to standards.
• Communicate with various centers and notify receiving facilities.
• Clean equipment following appropriate procedures.
• Decontaminate vehicle after transporting contagious patients.

Skills

Paramedic certification

State issued driver’s license

AHA, BLS for the healthcare provider certification

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Description

New Highly Competitive Pay Scale!

Full time, Part time and Per Diem Openings

General Function:

Paramedics provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. Paramedics check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation. Major Responsibilities

• Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.
• Assess, stabilize and treat patients in accordance to MA and Action Ambulance standards.
• Provides communications to various communications centers and notifies receiving facilities when appropriate.
• Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures
• Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure.
• Ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
• Attends refresher and continuing education as required.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification
• State issued driver’s license
• AHA, BLS for the healthcare provider certification
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 125 pounds)
• Being able to stand for an extended amount of time.