SkillBridge Paramedic - Pompano, Florida - Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Global Medical Response; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical response organization is offering a Paramedic Military Fellowship located in Pompano Beach, FL for active-duty military members. This position provides valuable civilian work experience through the DOD SkillBridge program. Responsibilities include assessing medical situations, providing advanced patient care, and collaborating with allied health professionals. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, PARAMEDIC certification, and CPR certification, along with adherence to SkillBridge guidelines and company policy.

Qualifications

• Current Active-Duty Service Member required.
• Must be available to participate for 90 days.
• Driving record must comply with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action.
• Utilize medical equipment for advanced patient care.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide information.
• Act as team leader and manage the scene as needed.
• Drive ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate with health and safety personnel.

Skills

Active-Duty Service Member

Strong communication skills

Ability to assess medical situations

Advanced medical care skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

National or State PARAMEDIC Certification

CPR Certification

PALS Certification

PHTLS or ITLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Paramedic Military Fellowship (Multiple Locations). Located in Pompano Beach, FL. MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY TO QUALIFY.

Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training and internships. Under the SkillBridge program, GMR hosts active-duty U.S. military members for skilled employment training during the final six months of their active-duty obligated service. The SkillBridge Program with GMR will run for up to 180 days. We’re hiring Paramedics for our DOD SkillBridge Program that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and 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 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 fellow Paramedics.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in community programs to maintain GMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Current Active-Duty Service Member
• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications
• Available to participate 90 days
• Obtain approval from your unit commander and agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the Service if mission requirements dictate
• Work remotely in the continental US
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Driver’s License
• National or State PARAMEDIC Certification (as Applicable)
• CPR Certification
• PALS Certification
• PHTLS or ITLS Certification
• Pass Physical Ability Test
• Driving Record in Compliance with Company Policy