Senior Field Paramedic – Urgent Care & EMS Response

Atchison County; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Atchison County's Emergency Medical Services department seeks a licensed paramedic to deliver urgent out-of-hospital care in accordance with Kansas Board of EMS. The role involves independent judgment under supervision and responsible transport decisions.

Essential duties include patient assessment, documenting observations, and care en route, with adherence to department policies. Minimum education is a high school diploma; associate degree preferred; required PALS/BLS/ACLS; valid driver

Qualifications

• High school education or G.E.D required.
• Valid Paramedic certification by the Kansas Board of EMS, or the ability to obtain.
• Valid Driver’s License with no suspension/revocation.
• PALS, BLS, ACLS certifications required; additional certs as related to position may be needed.
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures, laws, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hospital medical care to patients with urgent needs.
• Determine appropriate facility for patient transport; report to accepting facility.
• Observe patient en-route and follow physician or standing orders.
• Maintain readiness of ambulances, gear and facilities; keep records.
• Attend trainings and maintain required records; provide mutual aid as needed.
• Operate radio and biomedical equipment; perform basic site and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Prioritizing work

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking

Radio systems operation

Biomedical equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

Biomedical equipment

Job description

Atchison County's Emergency Medical Services department seeks a licensed paramedic to deliver urgent out-of-hospital care in accordance with Kansas Board of EMS. The role involves independent judgment under supervision and responsible transport decisions.

Essential duties include patient assessment, documenting observations, and care en route, with adherence to department policies. Minimum education is a high school diploma; associate degree preferred; required PALS/BLS/ACLS; valid driver