SkillBridge Paramedic - West Region - Located in Colorado Springs, CO

American Medical Response; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Medical Response in Colorado Springs is seeking an active-duty military Paramedic for their Military Fellowship Program. This opportunity allows service members to gain valuable civilian experience in medical response over 90 days. The role requires strong Paramedic skills and several certifications, including CPR and PALS.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, advanced medical care, and driving ambulances during 911 responses. Community engagement and participation are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Current Active-Duty Service Member.
• Available to participate for 90 days.
• Obtain approval from unit commander for participation.

Responsabilités

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action.
• Utilize Paramedic skills using medical equipment.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones about care.

Connaissances

Advanced patient care

Communication skills

Driving ambulance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

National or State PARAMEDIC Certification

CPR Certification

PALS Certification

PHTLS or ITLS Certification

Description du poste

Job Description

Located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Paramedic Military Fellowship (This opportunity is available to those who are located in our West Region: TX, NM, AZ, NV, UT, CO, KS, OK, NE, WY, ID, MT, ND, SD, MN, MO).

MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY TO QUALIFY

Not active-duty military? You can view related open roles here:

• Paramedic/Flight Paramedic: Paramedic Careers

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 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 GMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum 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.