Paramedic

Company: AMR
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:
Title: Paramedic
Location: Bozeman, Montana
PARAMEDIC Opportunity
Join our team and be a part of the top private EMS provider in Montana, offering some of the highest compensation in the state. We are dedicated to providing top-notch emergency medical services and are committed to supporting and rewarding our employees.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Paramedic, your mission is to provide compassionate, top-notch patient care with a blend of both basic and advanced medical services. Our aim is to deliver these services in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner that demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our community.
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 patient s and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given and to show compassion.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as you r fellow Paramedics .
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all Paramedic required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of AMR.
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel.
• Reports immediately to the on duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
• Read road maps, drive vehicles, and accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
• Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicate verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.
• Ability to discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.
• Converse with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Adherence to and compliance with information systems security policies and procedures.
  Other Responsibilities:
  
  • Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.
  • Meets and communicates with existing customers/staff members (including skilled nursing, assisted living, and hospital facilities) on a regular basis to ensure that AMR is meeting their needs. Reports these interactions to the operations and/or account manager on a regular basis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Required Qualifications :
    
    • High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
    • Current state of Montana Paramedic Certification.
    • National Registry EMT.
    • Possess a valid State Driver's License.
    • Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS
    • Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.
      Physical Requirements:
      
      • Paramedics must be able to successfully pass Physical Agility Test
      • Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
      • Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.
        Experience:
        Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.
        Why Choose AMR ? AMR is one of Global Medical Response 's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care , and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers .
        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:
        Salary Range: $53,913-84,866 DOE (applies for Non-exempt, Full Time employees)

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