PAY RANGE :
Our starting compensation is the highest in the area. Annual salary increases are based on performance, not survival time and you're able to reach the top of the pay scale in five years, not twenty.
STARTING pay is $26-$32 an hour, $54K - $66K annually. To determine your starting pay, begin at $26.00 / hr and add $0.50 / hr for each year of verifiable work experience in grade.
BENEFITS :
Benefits are available day one no waiting period. Continuing education and recertification is offered cost-free, both in-house through the Center for Medics and remotely through PRODIGY, our online learning management system.
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY :
Under the Supervisory Staff, the ideal Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (Paramedic) will perform duties associated with providing emergency and non-emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES :
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. You will be required to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, handle, and grasp.
HAZARDS :
When responding to emergencies, one can be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. Driving at speeds beyond the posted limit may occur and, therefore, the incumbent may be exposed to vehicular accidents at a higher speed than normal. There is also exposure to body substances that may contain infectious materials that could cause illness or death. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST, DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK ONCE A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT HAS BEEN MADE. A COVID-19 VACCINE IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Pro EMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, handicap, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or other protected status.
DISCLAIMER :
The information provided in this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this position. Management has the sole discretion to add or modify the duties of the position and to designate other functions at any time. This position description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Paramedic • Cambridge, MA, United States