Paramedic Jobs: Week of September 23, 2024

Transport EMT & Paramedic

AdventHealth

Avon Park, FL

Days & Nights Available

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days and Nights Available

Opportunities available at the following facilities:

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

AdventHealth Sebring

AdventHealth Ocala

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides patients with support treatment, care, and evaluations prior to and during transportation.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Utilizes appropriate medical equipment and comprehends injury/medical severity

Monitors patient conditions and aggregates data

Communicates findings and patient conditions to aligned registered nurses, paramedics, and personnel

Assists with patient mobilization, ambulation, and transport

Responsible for maintaining equipment between transports. Maintains the unit in a constant state of readiness

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Graduated from an EMT program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license required from the respective state board and/or respective state equivalent

Valid Class E State Driver’s License, or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and driving record in accordance with facility policy.

Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), or Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety. Certificate must state 16 hours or an accompanying letter from the school certifying that the course taken and completed was 16 hours

Deputy Chief of EMS Training and Operations

Fitch Rona EMS District

Verona, WI

The Deputy Chief of Training and Operations assists the Chief in coordinating the daily operations of the EMS District. As one of two Deputy Chiefs, they assist the Chief in the evaluation of staff performance and directing quality assurance and improvement activities to ensure quality patient and best practices in EMS operations. They will guide training, protocol, and procedure development in collaboration with providers, the Chief, and the Medical Director. They will assist the Chief in the daily management of the district which may include, but is not limited to staff scheduling, supply management, and maintenance concerns. They may liaise with County agencies, district municipalities, and the EMS Commission to represent district interests, and may respond to emergencies to provide operational or medical support. They may be asked to assume the role of the Chief in his or her absence.

The position is primarily a 40-hour, weekday position; However, the Deputy Chief frequently may need to attend evening meetings, council, board meetings, and weekend events, and is responsible for 24-hour Officer-In-Charge (OIC) duties for the department that are shared with the Chief and the Deputy Chief of Administration. OIC duties require the Deputy Chief to be available by phone, within 15 minutes, to manage issues that may arise outside of scheduled admin hours.

This position reports to the EMS Chief.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

        Directs and coordinates the operations of the EMS District in cooperation with the EMS Chief. This includes planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all activities of the department.

        Provides direct supervision of the full-time paramedics, LTE paramedics, EMTs and interns.

        Develops and implements policies and procedures.

        Ensures compliance with HIPPA Guidelines.

        Ensures that the EMS Service and all personnel meet applicable Federal, State, and local requirements.

        Works with the Medical Director to develop department medical direction goals and medical protocols.

        Responds to EMS calls and performs supervisor functions or appropriate first aid, lifesaving, and rescue techniques as needed.

        Works with local union members to develop a fair and equitable work environment for the benefit of the employees and the district.

        Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-specific Duties and Responsibilities

        Works collaboratively with the Deputy Chief of Administration and the Medical Director on quality assurance/improvement of field skills and assessments.

        Assists in coordinating scheduling, purchasing, and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and supply inventory.

        Manages training, in cooperation with the shift lieutenants, for field providers and partner agencies.

        Develops Incident Action Plans (IAP) for events within the district and liaison with community partners for EMS support of other area events, such as participation in events at the Alliant Energy Center.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages and directs the actions of responders and office manager as a representative of the Chief.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

        Supports continuous learning

        Demonstrates proficiency in prehospital medicine

        Proficient with technology

        Exhibits effectual problem solving

        Demonstrates effective communication skills

        Fosters cooperation

        Promotes organizational change and vision

        Exhibits solid leadership skills

        Demonstrates conflict resolution

        Embraces diversity and equal opportunity

        Exhibits a strong ethical and moral compass

Education and Experience:

        Associate degree, or higher

        Graduate of an accredited paramedic program

        Seven years of field experience as a full-time paramedic

        Five years of supervisory experience, preferred.

Maintain the following certifications and licenses:

        Licensed State of Wisconsin Paramedic, or eligible for reciprocity

        American Heart Association BLS CPR, or equivalent

        American Heart Association ACLS, or equivalent

        Valid State driver’s license

        Maintain insurability with the department’s insurance carrier

        NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,800 (within one year of hire)

        EVOC/CEVO (within 6 months of hire)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 250 pounds with assistance.

The applicant must successfully complete a physical agility test (PAT) as part of the application process. The test can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JNVXFoFY_M

Drug Testing:

Drug and Alcohol testing will be conducted as part of the hiring process and in accordance with established policies thereafter.

Paramedic

American Medical Response

Decatur, IL

IMMEDIATE HIRING! FULL-TIME PARAMEDIC Opportunity

$10K sign-on bonus AND $10K relocation bonus for Full-Time Paramedics that currently live outside of Macon County!

$10K sign-bonus for Full-Time Paramedics who live inside Macon County!

Pay: $78,000 per year (based on a Full-Time work schedule)

We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced, patient care to our customers. 

Responsibilities:

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.

Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.

Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.

Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.

Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.

Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.

Other Responsibilities: Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Requirements:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State Paramedic License

State Driver’s License

BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

Driving record in compliance with company policy

Pass Physical Agility Test

Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

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