Paramedic

Description

Paramedic

Wilmington Division

Description

Full time, Part time and Per Diem Openings

Salary Range: $32.00-$38.00

We offer great benefits such as

· Mentorship Opportunities

· Flexible scheduled to fit all lifestyles (students, single parents, those looking for a second income etc.)

· Continuous opportunities for professional development

· Pet Insurance

· Health and wellness benefits

· Employee assistance program

General Function:

Paramedics provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. Paramedics check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation.

Major Responsibilities

• •Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.
• •Assess, stabilize and treat patients in accordance to MA and Action Ambulance standards.
• •Provides communications to various communications centers and notifies receiving facilities when appropriate.
• •Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task.
• •Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures
• •Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure.
• •Ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
• •Attends refresher and continuing education as required.

Requirements

Requirements

• •Paramedic certification
• •State issued driver’s license
• •AHA, BLS for the healthcare provider certification
• •AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Physical Requirements:

• •Lifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 125 pounds),
• •Being able to stand for an extended amount of time.