Paramedic (Multiple Locations)
About The Position
At Action Ambulance you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work. You will be part of a team with a voice that is listened to. If you are new to EMS, we have experienced managers and supervisors who work side-by-side with you to help you succeed. You will have fun while doing an important job. And you will gain both 9-1-1 and non-emergent experience while truly helping people and making a difference in your community Action Ambulance Service, Inc., was built on integrity. We believe in honesty, responsibility, and hard work. It is this philosophy that enables us to deliver the best service possible, as well as granting us the privilege of creating long-lasting relationships with our customers and the municipalities that we serve. The EMT-Paramedic is responsible for the treatment and transport of all persons requesting or requiring emergent or non-emergent medical services in a safe and timely manner in accordance to statewide protocols and accepted standards of care. Our goal is to not only help our individuals become great EMTs and Paramedics but also assist in their career progressions whether that be within Action Ambulance or another career path. You can choose to work in any of the several communities we serve both in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Massachusetts Wilmington Ipswich Rowley Winthrop Hanscom Airforce Base (Bedford) Pittsfield Holyoke Springfield Brimfield Hampden Hadley New Hampshire Ossipee Tamworth North Conway General Function Paramedics provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. Paramedics check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation.
Requirements
- Paramedic certification
- State issued driver’s license
- AHA, BLS for the healthcare provider certification
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Lifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 125 pounds)
- Being able to stand for an extended amount of time.
Responsibilities
- Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.
- Assess, stabilize and treat patients in accordance to MA and Action Ambulance standards.
- Provides communications to various communications centers and notifies receiving facilities when appropriate.
- Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task.
- Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures
- Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure.
- Ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
- Attends refresher and continuing education as required.
Benefits
- Highly competitive wages and benefits
- Opportunities for overtime
- Annual pay increases
- Flexible schedules available
- Continuing education and recertification opportunities.
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement Options
- Flexible scheduled to fit all lifestyles (students, single parents, those looking for a second income etc.)
- Continuous opportunities for professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Scholarship programs
- Health and wellness benefits
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
