Paramedic Basic

GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE•Palm Springs, CA

47d•$26 - $58

About The Position

Want to make a difference in your community's health? With a Career at AMR, you can make a difference. We are currently hiring qualified Paramedics to join our fast-paced team of Professionals. Don't miss out on the opportunity to team up with the nation's largest private provider of medical transportation services. Please contact Human Resources for Bonus agreement details. Two (2) year commitment agreement with the Company may apply. Eligibility for those employees who are rehired will depend on break in service time from the company. POSITION SUMMARY: The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
CA Drivers' License
Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV)
Medical Examiner's Card or DL51 (from DMV)
State of California Paramedic License
CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable)
ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable)
PALS (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable) OR PEPP (only required for Riverside, LA & Ventura Co. applicants)
PHTLS or ITLS Preferred at time of hire (Must be acquired within the first 6-months of employment for Riverside County)
Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy (proof required if conditional offer of employment is made)
ICS courses, please refer to link http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.
IS-100B (ICS 100)
IS-200B (ICS 200)
IS-700A (NIMS)
IS-800B (NIMS)
Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

Nice To Haves

PHTLS or ITLS Preferred at time of hire (Must be acquired within the first 6-months of employment for Riverside County)

Responsibilities

Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
Paramedic will provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
Other duties as defined by the formal job description