Paramedic (Erie Part-Time)

EMERGYCARE INC • Erie, PA

4d • $25 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The paramedic evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities and may be required to implement appropriate medical intervention from medical command physician orders. The paramedic works closely with the EMT and other paramedics in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have demonstrated competency in all required skills.
• Current certification in BLS-CPR.
• Current American Heart Association certification/recognition in ACLS.
• Medical command authorization from EmergyCare's Medical Director.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Successfully completed the Emergency Vehicles Operators Course.
• Must be able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for all actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered.
• Performs all techniques of basic and advanced life support.
• Provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
• Transports patients to the appropriate medical facility, including ambulance, wheelchair and medical van.
• Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new paramedics, EMT's, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED