Paramedic (Springfield)

Description

: Additional Information About the Position for Qualified

Candidates

• Up to $6,000

Sign-On Bonus

Off

Clinical Ladder up to $4,000

Job

Summary

The Paramedic acts as the

primary director of care in emergency and non-emergency situations

by providing efficient and immediate care for patients. Responsible

for examining, evaluating and providing quick diagnoses in order to

administer immediate and proper medical care. Responsible for

providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation,

controlling hemorrhaging, etc. The Paramedic also performs more

invasive techniques to stabilize the patient’s condition. The

Paramedic is responsible for documenting all aspects of care

provided under their direction by EMS services. Operates the

ambulance in various road conditions to safely transport patients

to medical facilities.

Job

Requirements

Education

Experience

Skills

Must be 19 years of age

and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency

situations.

Ability to follow instructions.

specific needs for the patient population served.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

licensure as E.M.T.- P AND For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or

greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of

residence

Required : PALS due within 1 year of hireEducation : ▪ Required : High

School Diploma or Equivalent Experience : ▪ Preferred : Previous EMT

experience Skills : ▪ Must be 18 years of age ▪ Calmly and

efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under

stress in emergency situations. ▪ Ability to work outdoors. ▪

Ability to follow instructions. ▪ Is familiar with age specific

needs for the patient population served.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : Current Missouri

licensure as E.M.T.- P AND For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or

greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of

residence