Paramedic - Portland

Confidential; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Shift Differentials

Enhanced Holiday Pay

Paid Training

Paid Wellness Days

Generous PTO Accruals

Job summary

AMR is hiring Paramedics who are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and providing both basic and advanced patient care to our customers. You will assess each call, use medical equipment such as defibrillators and EKG monitors, lead the scene and unit, drive the ambulance on 911 responses, and work with allied health and public safety teams.

We offer paid training, shift differentials, enhanced holiday pay, paid wellness days, and generous PTO accruals.

Qualifications

• State Paramedic License required.
• PHTLS or trauma certification required.
• State Driver's License required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NREMT-Paramedic certifications.
• Pass Physical Agility Test.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to choose best action per protocols.
• Operate defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and IV therapy.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide reassurance.
• Lead the scene and unit as Paramedic team leader as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety teams.

Skills

Paramedic Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Leadership

Driving

Education

State Paramedic License

PHTLS/trauma cert

State Driver's License

BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

HS Diploma/GED

Physical Agility Test

Healthcare experience

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG Monitor

IV Therapy

AMR Protocols

Job description

Job Description:Salary Range: $73,394.83 - $112,102.00 depending on experience

We're hiring Paramedics that 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• PHTLS or a trauma certification equivalent
• 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

INCLUDED BENEFITS

• Paid Shift Differentials
• Enhanced Holiday Pay
• Paid Training
• Paid Wellness Days
• Generous PTO Accruals

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

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.

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