Paramedic

MEMS•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Paramedics provide medical care to emergency and non-emergency patients while maintaining positive working relationships with customer groups and agencies. They promote and restore patients’ health by providing life support and transporting sick and injured people in and out of hospital settings, as authorized by medical protocols or a physician. MEMS provides coverage around the clock, seven days per week. Most schedules include regularly rotating 12- or 24-hour shifts, though other shift options may be available. Paramedics work outdoors in all kinds of weather. The role may occasionally require respirator use. The starting salary is $54,912 for a metro 12-hour shift, with compensation depending on experience and assigned shifts; MEMS provides higher pay with experience. A full benefit package includes a retirement plan with a generous match. The next orientation is scheduled to begin in January. MEMS is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and maintains a drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug screens.

Requirements

Current Arkansas State Paramedic Certification.
Current National Registry Paramedic license or registration.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Minimum age of 19.
Physically fit and able to pass a physical examination.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening; this is a safety-sensitive position.
Pass a criminal background check.
American Heart BLS Level C certification.
ACLS certification.
At least 1 year of experience in EMS.
Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols, procedures, and treatments.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
Caring, compassionate manner with patients and a professional demeanor.
Accurate hearing ability and vision that can be corrected to 20/40.
Ability to perform frequent lifting of 110 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the service area and the ability to navigate effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care to emergency and non-emergency patients.
Provide life support and transport sick and injured people in and out of hospital settings, as authorized by established medical protocols or a physician.
Maintain positive working relationships with customer groups, agencies, and other first responders.
Respond to patients with strong assessment skills and remain calm in stressful situations.
Navigate effectively within the service area.