Paramedic Job Listing at American Medical Response in Palm Springs, CA

Healthcare

Job Title: Paramedic       Location:          Req #:     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:

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


• 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.


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


• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.

·         Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.

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


• Other duties as defined by the formal job description