Paramedic

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association is seeking passionate Paramedics to deliver advanced patient care in our emergency response teams. We offer a starting salary with credit for experience and opportunities to lead on high‑stakes scenes.

Join a team focused on compassionate care and teamwork across EMS operations, leveraging your Paramedic credentials to serve the Topeka community and beyond. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Parademic credential required or eligible for Kansas certification.
• BLS and ACLS required on hire; PALS preferred but not required.
• State Driver’s License required.
• Driving record must comply with company policy.
• Pass Physical Agility Test is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best action using Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize paramedic skills with medical equipment (defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen, suction, IV fluids).
• Communicate with patients and families to provide information and assurance of care.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate professionally with allied health and public safety personnel.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting at $61,201.00 / year with credit given for experience

We’re hiringParamedics 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. 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,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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