Paramedic Basic - Located in Billings, MT

Global Medical Response; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Employee discount programs

Fantastic group of co-workers

Job summary

Global Medical Response is hiring a part-time Paramedic in Billings, Montana. The role focuses on delivering compassionate patient care and requires National Registry Paramedic Certification and a Montana State Paramedic License. Responsibilities include assessing emergency situations, utilizing medical equipment, and collaborating with health personnel. Ideal candidates will be available for a two-week orientation and able to work 2-3 days per week during training. Competitive compensation and excellent co-workers await you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• National Registry Paramedic Certification is necessary.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care as a Paramedic.
• Assess and determine the best course of action in emergency situations.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures for advanced care.

Skills

Paramedic skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

National Registry Paramedic Certification

Montana State Paramedic License

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP

Job description

Location

Billings, Montana

Orientation & Schedule

Part‑time positions require availability to attend a two‑week orientation, Monday–Friday, 0800–1600, and to work 2–3 days per week during training.

Position Summary

As a Paramedic, your mission is to provide compassionate, top‑notch patient care with both basic and advanced medical services. Your aim is to deliver these services in a professional, caring, and cost‑effective manner that demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our community.

What We Can Offer You

• Fantastic group of co‑workers!
• Excellent compensation
• Employee discount programs
• Minimum shift requirement of 5 days a month

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 and to show compassion.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all Paramedic required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keeping it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of AMR.
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out‑of‑chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.
• Reports immediately to the on‑duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
• Read road maps, drive vehicles, and accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
• Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicate verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.
• Ability to discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient’s condition and to the treatment given.
• Converse with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Adherence to and compliance with information systems security policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.
• Meet and communicate with existing customers/staff members (including skilled nursing, assisted living, and hospital facilities) on a regular basis to ensure that AMR is meeting their needs. Reports these interactions to the operations and/or account manager on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• National Registry Paramedic Certification.
• Montana State Paramedic License with 60 days of hire.
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP.
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.
• Part‑time position requires availability to attend a two‑week orientation, Monday–Friday, 0800–1600, and to work 2–3 days per week during training.

Experience

• Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

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. GMR’s core behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and 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.