Paramedic Opening
Southern Paramedic Service Inc. Seeking to Fill Full Time Paramedic Position
Salary
$70,000-$85,000 yearly
Job Description
***SALARY PER YEAR Up to $85,000 depending on Experience***
Southern Paramedic Service currently serves multiple rural counties in Arkansas, including Eastern Carroll County, Lonoke County, Prairie County, Arkansas County, Monroe County, and Cross County. We are currently seeking experienced, dedicated and motivated Paramedics to join our team. We are looking for team members that can provide the advanced level of patient care that our patients and partners have come to expect from Southern Paramedic.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to calls for emergency and non-emergency transports
Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment per local protocol
Provide first-aid treatment and/or advanced level life support to patients
Clearly explain procedures to patients, give orders, and relay information to others
Transport patients safely in an ambulance
Transfer patients to the hospital or other healthcare facilities
Report their observations and treatment to physicians, or other healthcare facility staff
Document medical care given to patients in a prompt and effective manner
Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use
Maintain and clean crew quarters, ambulance and station locations daily
Qualifications:
Ability to sit, bend and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from ground to waist level
Ability to coordinate activities closely with others in stressful situations
Ability to effectively communicate Verbal / Written English
Ability to take direction and adapt to changing situations/job duties
Experience with MICU level transports including IV Pump / Ventilator / Cardiac Monitoring
2 Years experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred
Benefits:
Paid Time Off / PTO
Uniform Allowance
Medical Insurance Coverage
Dental Insurance Coverage
Vision Insurance Coverage
Life and Accidental Insurance
Cancer Insurance
In-house Training
Long-Term Stability / Advancement Opportunities
Education:
High school or GED (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Arkansas State Paramedic License (Required)
Current BLS, ACLS (Required)
PHTLS or IBLS (preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations (including but not limited to)
Wynne, Brinkley, Stuttgart, Hazen, Carlisle, Lonoke, Ward. Carroll County; Green Forest and Berryville