Paramedic

Description

New Highly Competitive Pay Scale!

**Part time and Per Diem Openings**

We know you have a lot of companies to choose from. Here’s why we’re different:

• 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.

• Highly competitive wages and benefits
• Opportunities for overtime
• Annual pay increases
• Flexible schedules available
• Continuing education and recertification opportunities.

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.

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.

Major 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.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification
• State issued driver’s license
• AHA, BLS for the healthcare provider certification
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 125 pounds),
• Being able to stand for an extended amount of time.