Paramedic - AMR : Job Details

Job Description:ParamedicIMMEDIATE HIRING!PARAMEDIC PER-DIEM Opportunity$26.44 per hour (rate incentives for working on call shifts!)Independence, IA Paramedic Starting Pay is Commensurate with Experience (see Equal Pay Statement below).We're hiringParamedicsthat 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.

Minimum RequiredQualifications:

• 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

EEO Statement:Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.More Information about this Job:Compensation : $26.44 per hour for Part-time Paramedics . Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.