Paramedic Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking Paramedics to deliver high-quality patient care in an emergency medical setting. Successful candidates will be responsible for patient assessments, operating medical equipment, and collaborating effectively with health personnel. This position offers an opportunity to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing vital emergency services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State Paramedic License.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Pass Physical Agility Test.

Responsibilities

• Assess calls to determine best action and follow Paramedic protocols.
• Provide advanced medical care using paramedic skills.
• Drive ambulance during emergency responses.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Oxygen and suction devices

Intravenous fluids

Job description

Paramedic Basic

IMMEDIATE HIRING!PARAMEDIC Opportunity

We’re hiringParamedicsthat are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and basic, as well as 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)

• State Paramedic License

• State Driver’s License

• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

• Driving record in compliance with company policy

• Pass Physical Agility Test

• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

Why Choose AMR?AMRis one ofGlobal 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 atwww.AtaMomentsNotice.com.Learn how ourvaluesare at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, and check out our comprehensive benefit options atGlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

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