Paramedic Jobs: Week of February 28, 2022

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Emergency Medical Technician

ChristianaCare

Newark, DE

Description

ChristianaCare is currently seeking a Full-time EMT for our Critical Care Transport team. The Emergency Med Technician (EMT) assesses injuries and administers emergency medical care. The Critical Care Transport EMT acts as part of a team that includes a paramedic and registered nurse that provide care to the critically ill and injured patient from a population including pediatric through geriatrics. This position requires excellent communication skills and strong critical thinking ability. Are you ready for this amazing career opportunity?

Highlights:

Join our elite team of critical transport professionals!

Career growth and opportunities.

We offer a robust benefits package to include healthcare, 403b, tuition reimbursement, shift differentials and generous paid time off.

Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of State of Delaware recognized EMT-Basic level.

Successful completion of an emergency vehicle operator’s course.

At least three years of previous experience as an EMT.

Hours:

This is a Full Time (80 hours per pay) position. Shifts are Day/Evening/Midnight rotations with combinations of 8 and 12 hour shifts.

EMS

Regional West Health Services

Scottsbluff, NE

Regional West Health Services is seeking dedicated EMS employees to assist in serving the 16 counties in the Panhandle of Nebraska. With ambulances available in Chadron, Gordon, Kimball, Ogallala, Oshkosh, Scottsbluff and Sidney, Regional West EMS provides emergency and non-emergency 911, hospital to hospital, and critical care transport services. As one of just three Level II Trauma Centers in Nebraska and the only one west of Kearney, Regional West EMS is an essential part of Regional West Trauma Services.

This Western Nebraska opportunity offers:

Quality of Life

Low cost of living

Great schools and childcare options

EMS employees enjoy a positive work environment with supportive and outstanding leadership team. A typical day could include:

Delivering excellent patient care according to a protocol driven system

Interacting with bystanders, law enforcement, fire, EMS and hospital professionals

Participating in public relations activities supported by RWHS

Attending Medical, nursing, and allied health continuing education programs to remain current as to trends in health care, with emphasis on critical and emergent care of medical and trauma patients

Regional west offers core benefits of Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Health Savings or Flexible Spending accounts among the other benefits.

Apply now or review other open positions at www.rwhs.org/careers.   

If you are a patient-dedicated EMS professional interested in living and working in one of the many communities in Western Nebraska we want to talk to you! Give us a call today at 308-630-1490.

We look forward to speaking with you!

Requirements

Qualified candidates will be a graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic program; have (or be willing to obtain) a current state of Nebraska and Nationally Registered EMT or Paramedic license.

Paramedic

Northland Regional Ambulance District

Platte City, MO

The Northland Regional Ambulance District is a political subdivision established in 1994 that encompasses parts of Platte and Clay County North of Kansas City.  The District provides ALS coverage to over 340 square miles with its 3 stations.  The District is currently seeking applicants for the position of Paramedic.  This is a demanding role that requires both patient and non-patient responsibilities. The opening is for a 24hr. Paramedic shift position.

Requirements

Current and Active Missouri Paramedic license

ACLS

PALS or EPC (able to obtain within 3 months of hire)

CPR/BLS Provider

ITLS or PHTLS (able to obtain within 3 months of hire)

Valid Driver’s license with clean driving record.

At least one-year experience as a Paramedic preferred

Firefighter / Paramedic

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Fairfax, VA

Fairfax County is a diverse urban county with over 1.1 million residents which boasts a nationally recognized school system, safe neighborhoods, extensive parklands, and bustling town centers. This urban county has a history of stable political leadership, effective citizen engagement, and outstanding service delivery.

About the Department

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) received a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) in 2014 and was accredited through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) in 2018. The FCFRD is a premier all-hazards fire and rescue department providing basic and advanced life support (BLS and ALS) emergency medical services (EMS), fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, water rescue, life safety education, fire prevention, and arson investigation services. Approximately 1,400 highly trained uniformed personnel work in 39 strategically placed fire and rescue stations. FCFRD field personnel work one of three 24-hour rotating shifts. The FCFRD staffs 38 ALS engines, 14 ALS trucks/towers, eight ALS rescue squads, five tankers, a hazardous materials unit, a hazardous materials support unit, and 42 emergency medical transport units. Several other types of apparatus, such as brush trucks, boats, and support vehicles supplement the needs of the FCFRD.  Additionally, the FCFRD is home to VATF-1/USA-1, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) response system, and one of two internationally deployable Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Teams in the United State .

Duties include:

Conducts patient assessment (e.g., evaluates the respiratory, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems)

Provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to stabilize the condition of the critically ill or injured prior to transport to a medical facility.

Confers with the supervising physician or hospital via radio or telephone, providing the patient’s medical history and condition.

Administers medication via intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraosseous, or sublingual routes

Administers advanced emergency medical procedures (e.g., inserting airways, interpreting and treating cardiac arrhythmias, performing defibrillation, electronic pacing)

Participates in multi-disciplinary cutting-edge training to prepare for tasks such as tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) and Field-Available Component Transfusion Response (FACT*R)

Responds to emergency calls to protect life and property

Combats, extinguishes, and prevents fires

Participates in rescue extrication operations and provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured

Drives emergency apparatus, including, but not limited to transport units, engines, trucks, rescue squads, and tankers

Performs related work as required under direct supervision

Participate in Community Risk Reduction and Community Outreach activities

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