Paramedic (Warren Part-Time)

Emergycare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergyCare, Inc. is seeking a Paramedic to provide essential pre-hospital emergency care and patient transport. You will evaluate patients, relay critical information to receiving facilities, and implement life-saving interventions under medical command orders.

The role requires working with EMTs and other paramedics to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supervising and guiding EMS personnel, handling ALS/BLS equipment, and maintaining vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current PA certification and competency in required skills.
• Current BLS-CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Medical command authorization from the Medical Director.
• Valid driver's license and EVOC training.
• Ability to drive a minimum shift of 4 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care and transport patients to appropriate facilities.
• Evaluate patients, relay information to medical facilities, and implement interventions per medical command orders.
• Collaborate with EMTs, other paramedics, and EMS staff to deliver efficient patient care.
• Supervise and assist in training new personnel as directed.
• Maintain readiness of ALS and BLS equipment and vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

BLS-CPR certification

ACLS certification

Medical command authorization by Emergy Care Medical Director

Valid Driver's License

Emergency Vehicles Operators Course (EVOC)

Job description

Summary Provides basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The paramedic evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities and may be required to implement appropriate medical intervention from medical command physician orders. The paramedic works closely with the EMT and other paramedics in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols and by performing the following duties.

Personnel Guided Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new paramedics, EMT's, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.

Equipment All ALS and BLS equipment including: backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulance, and wheelchair vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The Paramedic is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the Paramedic performs all techniques of basic and advanced life support, provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. This includes ambulance, wheelchair and medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The employee must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have demonstrated competency in all required skills. The employee must possess current certification in BLS-CPR. The employee must possess current American Heart Association certification/recognition in ACLS. The employee must have medical command authorization from Emergy Care's Medical Director. The employee must hold a valid Driver's License and must have successfully completed the Emergency Vehicles Operators Course.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.

EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.