Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Winona (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR is seeking Paramedics to join our team and deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care with advanced protocols. You will lead on-scene operations and provide care using defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, and suction equipment.

You will drive ambulances on 911 responses and collaborate with healthcare and public safety personnel to ensure timely, professional service. A valid paramedic license and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Active State Paramedic License is required.
• Valid State Driver’s License is required.
• BLS, ACLS and NREMT-Paramedic certifications required.
• Driving record must comply with company policy.
• Must pass Physical Agility Test.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine the best action using advanced Paramedic protocols.
• Operate medical equipment including defibrillator, ECG monitor, oxygen and suction to deliver care.
• Communicate with patients and families to explain care provided.
• Serve as Paramedic team leader and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety personnel.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Paramedic License

State Driver’s License

BLS ACLS NREMT-Paramedic

Driving record compliant with policy

Physical Agility Test

Healthcare experience preferred

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Oxygen therapy

Suction devices

IV fluids

Job description

Paramedic

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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic
• 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 (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,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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