SkillBridge Paramedic - South Region - Located in Knoxville, TN

Located in Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Paramedic Military Fellowship (This opportunity is available to those who are located in our South Region: AR, LA, MS, TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC)

MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY TO QUALIFY

Not active-duty military? You can view related open roles here:

• Paramedic/Flight Paramedic: Paramedic Careers
  
  

Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training and internships. 

Under the SkillBridge program, GMR hosts active-duty U.S. Military members for skilled employment training during the final six months of their active-duty obligated service. The SkillBridge Program with GMR will run for up to 180-days.

We’re hiring Paramedics for our DOD SkillBridge Program that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in community programs to maintain GMR image and establish strong community relations.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Current Active-Duty Service Member
• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications
• Available to participate 90-days.
• Obtain approval from your unit commander and agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the Service if mission requirements dictate.
• Work remotely in the continental US
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Driver’s License
• National or State PARAMEDIC Certification (as Applicable)
• CPR Certification
• PALS Certification
• PHTLS or ITLS Certification
• Pass Physical Ability Test
• Driving Record in Compliance with Company Policy                           
  
  

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

GMR is committed to supporting veterans, military spouses, and active-duty service members through recognized hiring initiatives and partnerships . Learn more about our dedication to creating meaningful career opportunities for the military community at Military | GMR Careers.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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