Paramedic

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.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
• Current state of Montana Paramedic Certification or application pending
• Current National Registry
• Possess a valid State Driver's License.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.
• Ability to pass drug & background screening
• Ability to pass a physical agility test (PAT)