Paramedic Jobs: Week of July 18, 2022

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Paramedic and EMT openings

Wake County EMS

Raleigh, NC

Wake County EMS is offering sign-on bonuses and recruitment incentives for Paramedic positions tiered up to $5,000!

EMT Pay

$20.00-$32.00 per hour  = $43,800-$70,080 per year

AEMT Pay

$22.50-$36.00 per hour = $49,275-$78,840 per year

Paramedic Pay

$28.13-$45.00 per hour = $61,594-$98,550 per year

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and practice our mission statement of Prompt, Compassionate, and Clinically Excellent Care

Perform advanced life support skills utilizing liberal standing order protocols to guide patient care

Provide comfort and compassion to patients and family

Interview and assess patients to identify chief complaint(s) or issues, obtain relevant information from the patient, their family or caretaker (s), bystanders/citizens, or other sources, and identify alternative solutions if necessary

Lift and carry equipment, stretchers, and patients to facilitate response to and transport of patients

Safely and respectfully operate an emergency vehicle

Respond to requests for service whenever and wherever needed to include all times of day and all types of weather

Complete documentation through patient care reporting systems, electronic and paper-based logs, reporting software, and databases

Effectively and efficiently utilize technology such as in-vehicle navigation, laptop computers, biomedical equipment, computer-aided dispatch, online education portals, high-fidelity simulators, etc.

Maintain cleanliness of equipment, vehicles, and facilities

Decontaminate and disinfect equipment and vehicles as needed

Regularly inventory and restock equipment and vehicles

Effectively and respectfully communicate through written, oral and visual means with all individuals and groups of individuals

Effectively work while wearing a variety of different personal protective equipment including turnout gear, chemical protective clothing, and respiratory protection

Effectively work as an individual and as a member of a team

Regularly attend and participate in training

Other responsibilities include:

Participate in community outreach and public education events

Participate in various department-specific committees regarding decisions on protocols, equipment, vehicles, uniforms, etc.

Precept students from paramedic programs locally and nationwide on their clinical rotations

PLEASE NOTE: ***A criminal background and driving record check will be conducted, and a pre-employment drug test is required.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

High school diploma or GED

No specific experience required

Valid Driver’s License and “safe” driving record

Certification as a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) or eligibility for such certification

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

How Will We Know You’re ‘The One’?

Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and reaching conclusions

Ability to act consistently with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences and to be proactive

Ability to develop relationships with patients, family, bystanders, and citizens by listening to and understanding identified medical needs and responding appropriately with clear, concise information

Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to build, develop and maintain ongoing effective relationships with coworkers, fellow responders, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers to encourage and support communication and teamwork

Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations, using appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict

Ability to confer with others to explore alternatives and reach resolutions or an outcome acceptable to all parties

Ability to function in a physically demanding environment, requiring strength, flexibility, and endurance

Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment and adjust effectively to work within the new environment

Knowledge of Safety and Health Management policies and procedures

Ability to contribute to a culture of safety for everyone ensuring work processes are free from safety and health hazards

Ability to follow instructions, perform routine tasks and check work for accuracy

Ability to be relied upon to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner

Ability to monitor programs and activities and take corrective actions

Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms, firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles

Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments

About This Position

Location: John H. Baker, Jr. Public Safety Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts

Requirements

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

High school diploma or GED

No specific experience required

Valid Driver’s License and “safe” driving record

Certification as a North Carolina EMT, AEMT, or EMT-P

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

How Will We Know You’re ‘The One’?

Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and reaching conclusions

Ability to act consistently with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences and to be proactive

Ability to develop relationships with patients, family, bystanders, and citizens by listening to and understanding identified medical needs and responding appropriately with clear, concise information

Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to build, develop and maintain ongoing effective relationships with coworkers, fellow responders, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers to encourage and support communication and teamwork

Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations, using appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict

Ability to confer with others to explore alternatives and reach resolutions or an outcome acceptable to all parties

Ability to function in a physically demanding environment, requiring strength, flexibility, and endurance

Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment and adjust effectively to work within the new environment

Knowledge of Safety and Health Management policies and procedures

Ability to contribute to a culture of safety for everyone ensuring work processes are free from safety and health hazards

Ability to follow instructions, perform routine tasks and check work for accuracy

Ability to be relied upon to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner

Ability to monitor programs and activities and take corrective actions

Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms, firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles

Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments

EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency

San Leandro, CA

We are looking for a passionate, innovative medical professional to help provide guidance and ensure the effective, efficient and cohesive delivery of emergency medical services.

$243,568.00 – $296,067.20 Annually

Plus, an excellent benefits package!

This is a provisional recruitment.

*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency

In 1984, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors designated the EMS Agency as the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for the County of Alameda, as authorized by California Health & Safety Code section 1797.200. In this role, the EMS Agency has the exclusive authority over and sole responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating the County’s EMS   System. Alameda County EMS is a high-performance EMS system, and a frontrunner in implementing positive and innovative change in the field of EMS.

ems.acgov.org

Our MISSION

The mission of the Alameda County EMS Agency is to provide training, preparedness, prevention, and medical response that improves health and safety by providing equitable, fair, and inclusive services for all.

The POSITION

This position is located in the EMS Agency which operates under Health Care Services Agency’s Office of the Agency Director. 

The EMS Medical Director (Physician IV) reports to the EMS Director and has supervisory responsibilities over professional, para-professional and support staff, and may exercise functional and administrative supervision over a program.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a licensed physician who has substantial experience in the practice of Emergency Medicine, preferably in the position of EMS Medical Director for a government entity or EMS service provider.

Critical attributes to the success of the EMS Medical Director (Physician IV) include:

A collaborator who maintains and cultivates successful working relationships with a multitude of internal and external health care providers.

A proven leader with exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present information to a variety of groups.

A resourceful professional that stays current with information, technology, and trends around them and in their field.

A demonstrated organizer with the skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

A strategic decision maker who obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships.

HOW TO APPLY

An Alameda County application is required to be considered for this recruitment.

Please email the Job Application and a cover letter to:

Michelle Barrientos (michelle.barrientos@acgov.org)

Alameda County’s job application template is available online on Alameda County’s Online Employment Center at

www.jobaps.com/alameda

NEW USERS can click on “New User Registration” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, please click on the “Review” tab to “Print/Save My Application”. A PDF version or digital scan of the application must be submitted to the email address above.

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

PHYSICIAN IV

(Click above for comprehensive job description, additional requirements and benefits information.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of three years experience equivalent to the level of a Physician III (click for more information), of which at least one year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

LICENSE: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.

Possession of a Master’s degree in business, public administration, social science or a related field to the program area to which assigned from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: One year of progressively responsible experience in an administrative staff capacity working in the administration and management of an emergency medical services program.

Paramedic

OFFOR Health/SmileMD

Columbus, OH

OFFOR Health enables safe and accessible care by delivering comprehensive in-office healthcare services, equipment, and personnel. The primary goal of our company is to increase access to high-quality care through our distributed service models. To that end, you will have a vital role in helping to continue to shape our innovative model that makes an impact on thousands of lives.

We are looking for a Paramedic to utilize their skills, training, and scope in a variety of service lines. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with patients undergoing anesthesia and community-based care. OFFOR Health Paramedics will work in an office environment with a high-performing care team.

Work/life balance is important, and our paramedics only work first shift, 4 days per week, Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. 

Work will be based in and around our Columbus, OH region. We also have opportunities throughout the rest of Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and Chicago, IL. If you are in any of these areas, we’d love to talk!

Responsibilities:

Regional travel with medical equipment and supplies

Function as a Paramedic within a Mobile Integrated Healthcare program

Coordinates all aspects of care in an office setting

Communication with patients, parents, client offices, and a variety of healthcare professionals

Assist anesthesiologist with intubation, medication administration, and IV placement

Utilize technology to track, document, and report patient care

Full-Time Benefits

No Nights

No On-Call

No Major Holidays

4 Day Work Week

Car Allowance

Mileage Stipend

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

8 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Requirements

Active State Paramedic card

Ability to travel to various office locations

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized with great attention to detail

Can quickly respond to calls, texts, and messages from team members

Ability to pick up and move up to 50lbs of equipment

Understands how to deliver exceptional customer service

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