Special Events Paramedic - Located in Austin, TX

American Medical Response; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR in Austin, TX is hiring Paramedics for immediate per-diem opportunities, delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care to our customers. As a Paramedic, you will assess calls, operate medical equipment, provide advanced care, lead scenes when needed, drive ambulances on 911 responses, and collaborate with public safety personnel.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, State Paramedic License, State Driver's License, BLS/ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic, and ability to pass

Qualifications

• Paramedic license required.
• BLS/ACLS certifications.
• NREMT-Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action.
• Utilize Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and reassurance.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work with allied health and public safety personnel.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NREMT-Paramedic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Paramedic License

State Driver's License

Job description

Paramedic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic PER-DIEM Opportunity

We're hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Located in Austin, TX

Job Description

Paramedic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic PER-DIEM Opportunity

We're hiring Paramedics 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.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

MinimumRequired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver's License
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic
• Driving record compliant with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably healthcare

Preferred Qualifications

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 www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

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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