Paramedic - Located in Nashville, TN
Company: AMR
Location: Ashland City
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Located in Nashville, TNJob Description: Job Description Summary
: Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice
is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and
foremost and we will be there when you need us. $ 10,00.00 SIGN ON
BONUS With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response
teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the
areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the
world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire
services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster
response.POSITION SUMMARY: The mission and purpose this position is
to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well
as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and
cost-effective manner.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assess
each call situation to determine best course of action and
appropriate protocol. Utilize medical equipment and procedures
including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices,
intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as
required to provide advanced medical care. 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. Communicate with
patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that
care is being given, and to show compassion. Act as team leader and
take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed. Drive
the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call
response time. Continuously maintain all 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.Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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. Participate in community programs to maintain AMR
image and establish strong community relations. Perform other
duties as assigned.Physical Requirements: 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.Minimum Qualifications:Education/Licensing/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education
preferred. Current state Paramedic License. Possess a valid State
Driver's License. Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS
Provider Certification (where applicable or required by contract).
Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving
policy.Experience: Some past work experience, preferably in
healthcare desired. - Job Description : 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.
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