Paramedic - FT - Farmers Branch/Dallas Job Listing at American Medical Response in Farmers Branch, TX

Healthcare

Job Title:    Paramedic    Location:  Farmers Branch, TX    Req #:  3422         Reports To:    Field Supervisor      Posting End Date:     Department:  Operations    Company: AMR-S    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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensing/Certification:

·         High school diploma or equivalent (GED).  Some advanced education preferred.

·         Current state Paramedic License.

·         Possess a valid State Driver’s License.

·         Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS Provider Certification (where applicable or required by contract or state law).

·         Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.

 

 

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