Paramedic Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Support for veterans and individuals with disabilities

Job summary

A medical response service is immediately hiring a full-time Paramedic in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate emergency care and serve as a team leader on scene. Responsibilities include assessing situations, utilizing medical equipment, and driving ambulances for 911 responses. Applicants should hold a State Paramedic License and BLS/ACLS certifications, with a focus on high-quality patient service and community relations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Possession of a State Paramedic License is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess call situations and determine the best response.
• Utilize medical equipment for patient care.
• Drive the ambulance during emergency responses.

Skills

Advanced patient care

Assessment skills

Communication

Team leadership

Collaboration with health personnel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State Paramedic License

BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Oxygen devices

Intravenous fluids equipment

Job description

Paramedic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity

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.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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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