Paramedic - Rural Metro Fire

Job Description

Paramedic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! PARAMEDICS and IFT-P

FULL-TIME Opportunities in Yuma, AZ

SHIFT TYPE : 48 and 56 hour shift schedules available

$38,261 - $47,000 / average annual compensation (hourly paid position)

$15,000 sign on bonus for FT employees with a 2 year commitment*

We are hiring Paramedics with a passion to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner.

Paramedics assess, provide patient care, and assess each call to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol;

performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• 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).
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to successfully pass a Physical Agility Test.
• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response.
• Document activities regarding patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel.

Why Choose Rural Metro? As a national leader in private fire protection services, Rural Metro Fire 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. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com / Careers.

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