Paramedic Job Listing at American Medical Response in Monroe, LA

Healthcare

Job Title: Paramedic       Location:  Monroe, LA        Req #:  1267   Reports To: Field Supervisor     Posting End Date:   

Department: Operations            FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

SUMMARY: The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.


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  Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.


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  Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.


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  Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.                                                                                    


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   Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.


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  Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.  


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  Other duties as defined by the formal job description

 

Education/Licensing/Certification:

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   Must be currently State and Nationally registered as EMT-P.



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  Must possess a current driver’s license in the State where the Business Unit is located except where exempt by State regulation.



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  Currently licensed as EMS-Driver with DEMS.



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  Current adult and child CPR certification from AHA.



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  Current certification as ACLS provider.  New employees have 6 months to obtain this certification but must be knowledgeable in ACLS nonetheless.



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  In States where required, must possess a current Class D driver’s license.

 

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