Paramedic Basic

Title: Paramedic-Part Time

Location: Billings, Montana

Part-time positions require availability to attend a two-week orientation, Monday-Friday, 0800-1600, and to work 2-3 days per week during training.

oin our team and be a part of the top private EMS provider in Montana. We are dedicated to providing top-notch emergency medical services and are committed to supporting and rewarding our employees. We deliver high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols, and company policies. We are the only 911 transporting agency in the city of Billings and the largest ambulance service in Yellowstone County. In a shift you could have calls with 45-minute transports or less than 5, it is a very dynamic system!

What we can offer you:

* A fantastic group of co-workers!

* Excellent Compensation

* Employee Discount Programs

* Minimum shift requirement of 5 days a month

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 patients 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 your 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.

MinimumRequired Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

* National Registry Paramedic Certification.

* Montana State Paramedic License with 60 days of hire.

* Possess a valid State Driver's License.

* Current BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP.

* Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.

* Part-time position requires availability to attend a two-week orientation, Monday-Friday, 0800-1600, and to work 2-3 days per week during training.

Experience:

* Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.